Horizon (1993)
by Guy Laroche

With its medicinal, almost herbal minty opening I can see why this isn't exactly ringing the cash registers. And probably the reason for its discontinuation too for it simply lacks the pretty opening hook that floors most consumers and loosens their purse strings. A shame really as HORIZON gradually expands into a dark green, mildly aquatic hybrid that is bittersweet yet oddly refreshing, almost like a cool rainfall over a pine forest. Ruggedly masculine without any of Drakkar Noir's macho posturing, Horizon firmly underscores its potential as a cult favorite. Get it cheap while you still can, dudes.

A great deal of affordable shape-shifting fun, that provides a perfect antidote to the modern anodyne mall offering one encounters on a daily basis. It pulls off the great trick in the opening of being both cool and warm simultaneously.The sensation is akin to having an allergic reaction but without the desire to abrade the surface of the skin. There is a beautiful sweet accord in the opening that is a fructose and pepper fusion. While this continues to evolve, it slowly and assuredly sheds its sweetness to become edgier, spicier and throughly entertaining. In its latter stages, it has great fun with the leather, adding a very masculine dimension to an already enjoyable melange. With decent sillage and longevity, this discontinued little diamond should be experienced before it disappears off the radar completely. .

The first 5 minutes after application of Horizon, I experience an " Icy / Hot" sensation on my skin. It's actually pleasant and refreshing, not to mention very different.

Green and herbaceous take on an aquatic? I'm stumped, but I like the dry coolness of this scent and how unique it is. I haven't worn anything that smells quite like this.

Medium sillage and longevity. Drydown is also very good and indeed a much better fragrance than what these bottles are selling for.

Refreshing and different. It smells better in the dry down because its first impact is a little harsh and chemical smelling. Very long lasting. A rich, herbal and sweet bouquet. Don't buy it blind, but buy it cheap.

saw this at TJ Maxx, and thought huh.

it looks like Kenzo, first of all, in my opinion. however, it is very fresh. very different, but nice and fresh. not overpowering at all, nice and masculine. I'm glad to have found this little number.

Was lucky enough to find a 50ml bottle of this in Marshals a few months back for $8. I have yet to hear anything bad about it from anyone who has smelled it off me. That same week I had two women compliment me on how good I smelled, and one middle aged man who wanted to have a closer whiff of what I was wearing. Most people that have complimented me have said I smell fresh. I would have to agree, but to me I also get hints of what seems to be a pleasing "smokey" aroma. What a shame this has been discontinued. Two thumbs way up for this masterful blend.