14 community ratings

Horseback

2023UnisexModern

7.7/ 10

Community score
14 ratings

Laurent Smal Horseback is a unisex scent that leans spicy, woody and resinous, with leathery and smoky touches that give it an earthy, rugged feel.

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How does it perform?

From 14 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.3 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.6 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.4 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

71% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Sandalwood Saffron Iris Patchouli Bulgarian rose Labdanum Geranium Black pepper Pink pepper Grapefruit Ambergris Woody notes Vetiver

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Citrus
Floral
Green
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Animal
Powdery

What does Horseback smell like?

It reads as a single whole rather than a progression: sandalwood, vetiver and patchouli build an earthy, woody base, while saffron, black pepper and pink pepper bring the spice. Grapefruit adds a flash of citrus brightness and iris a powdery softness. Labdanum warms it with resin and ambergris deepens it.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are still tentative. It suits anyone who likes dark, spicy fragrances, on either men or women.