Comparing the two fragrances…

Guy Laroche

Parera
Horizon
Archetype
Shared character
Both Horizon and Archetype share a complex profile featuring floral, woody, green, spicy, and earthy accords. They both utilize a common base and heart of jasmine, bergamot, sandalwood, grapefruit, oakmoss, amber, leather, artemisia, patchouli, carnation, caraway, and cyclamen.
How they differ
Horizon contains a wide array of unique notes including rose, mint, geranium, musk, galbanum, lavender, thyme, petitgrain, black pepper, green notes, cedar, aldehydes, mandarin orange, cypress, moss, pimento, bay leaf, sea salt, cassia, fennel, pine tree needles, and mandarine orange, which contribute aldehydic, aquatic, fresh, and fresh spicy accords. Archetype is distinguished by notes of lemon, tobacco, and pine tree, which result in citrus, tobacco, mossy, patchouli, and warm spicy accords.
Who each suits
Horizon suits those who prefer fresh, aquatic, and aldehydic profiles with a broad botanical and herbal composition. Archetype suits those who prefer citrus, tobacco, and warm spicy compositions.
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