29 community ratings

Horla

Name: Horla
Brand: January Scent Project

Perfumer: John Biebel

2020UnisexClassic

Votes lean feminine

7.5/ 10

Community score
29 ratings

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January Scent Project Horla is a fresh, floral scent that sits most comfortably in spring and autumn, its green and spicy edges resting on a sweet, animalic base.

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How does it perform?

From 25 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.4 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

8.0 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.2 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

79% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Ylang-ylang Sandalwood Bay leaf Coffee Civet Patchouli

Camphor tree

Indonesian nutmeg

Styrax Vanilla Milk Aldehydes

Viburnum blossom

Almond Bergamot Coumarin Vetiver

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Green
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody
Animal

What does Horla smell like?

Bergamot, aldehydes and bay leaf give Horla a fresh, green start, while ylang-ylang and viburnum blossom carry the floral side. Vanilla, milk and almond add a creamy sweetness. Patchouli, vetiver, sandalwood and civet bring a woody, animalic depth, and the accords include a synthetic edge as well.

Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters suggest autumn and spring, with winter next and summer chosen least. It leans towards leisure and evening wear. Although it is unisex, voters read it as more feminine than masculine. Tauer Perfumes № 14 - Noontide Petals and Le Jardin Retrouvé Sandalwood Sacré have a close profile.