Fragrance comparison

Alibi vs Horizonte

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 468 ratings analysed

5 wins

Alibi

V Canto

4.02332 votes

Rank #9,951 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Horizonte

O Boticário

3.85136 votes

Rank #16,299 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alibi takes 5 of 7 categories.

Alibi
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Horizonte
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Alibi5/7

Horizonte1/7

Ratings & consensus: Alibi
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Alibi
Sillage & projection: Alibi
Value for money: Horizonte
Versatility: Alibi
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Alibi

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AlibiV Canto

HorizonteO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 332 votes

Have 36%Had 14%Want 50%

3.85/ 5 · 136 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerAlibiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

39%Like

7%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

332 votes

26%Love

46%Like

20%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

136 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityAlibi

SillageAlibi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value73

Category winnerHorizonteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

earthy65%

fresh spicy48%

leather30%

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

green58%

citrus44%

lavender30%

Scent match62%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top30 to 45 minutes

CypressSaltBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart3 to 4 hours

VetiverPeatCedarelemi

Base5 to 8 hours

LeatherCashmere WoodPatchouliBenzoinMusk

Top

Pine needlesBlack PepperGalbanumBergamotFig LeafGrapefruitLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

Lavender ExtractRosemaryCypressPatchouliCedar NeedlesCedarCashmeran

Base

VetiverSandalwoodLeatherMuskBenzoin

InformationalShared notesCypress, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Alibi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring58

Summer32

Fall100

Winter82

Day88

Night100

Spring100

Summer74

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAlibiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men68

Unisex30

Women2

Men93

Unisex5

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,951

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#16,299

PerfumerVerônica Casanova

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerAlibiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alibi by V Canto presents an earthy, dark aromatic profile centered around forest woods and coastal elements. Released in 2015 and created by Paolo Terenzi, the composition opens with sharp cypress, crisp salt, tart bergamot, and mandarin orange. As the bright citrus top settles, it reveals a dense heart dominated by …

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Horizonte by O Boticário brings a crisp, traditional green profile into modern daily wear. Built around brisk pine needles, bitter galbanum, and sharp black pepper, the scent opens with a burst of citrus and forest air. As it settles, French lavender, herbal rosemary, and fresh cypress needles mingle over a sturdy fou…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Alibi or Horizonte?

Alibi takes 5 of 7 categories. Alibi is rated 4.02/5 from 332 votes; Horizonte is rated 3.85/5 from 136 votes. Choose Alibi for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Horizonte for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Alibi or Horizonte?

Alibi lasts longest (Alibi 70/100, Horizonte 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alibi or Horizonte?

Alibi projects furthest (Alibi 63/100, Horizonte 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alibi and Horizonte smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Vetiver.

Is Alibi or Horizonte better for summer or winter?

For summer, Horizonte is the stronger pick. For winter, Alibi is the stronger pick. Alibi suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alibi and Horizonte?

Alibi has top notes of Cypress, Salt, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Vetiver, Peat, Cedar and elemi, a base of Leather, Cashmere Wood, Patchouli and Benzoin. Horizonte has top notes of Pine needles, Black Pepper, Galbanum and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender Extract, Rosemary, Cypress and Patchouli, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Leather and Musk.