Fragrance comparison

Radiant Echo vs Horizon

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 678 ratings analysed

4 wins

Radiant Echo

Zara

4.3167 votes

Rank #9,405 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Horizon

Oriza L. Legrand

3.95611 votes

Rank #1,253 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Radiant Echo takes 4 of 7 categories.

Radiant Echo
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Horizon
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Radiant Echo4/7

Horizon3/7

Ratings & consensus: Radiant Echo
Community sentiment: Radiant Echo
Longevity: Horizon
Sillage & projection: Horizon
Value for money: Radiant Echo
Versatility: Radiant Echo
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Horizon

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Radiant EchoZara

HorizonOriza L. Legrand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 52%Had 5%Want 43%

3.95/ 5 · 611 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerRadiant EchoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

1%Dislike

3%Hate

67 votes

42%Love

38%Like

8%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

430 votes

Category winnerRadiant EchoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityHorizon

SillageHorizon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value60

Category winnerRadiant EchoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber91%

vanilla83%

patchouli74%

warm spicy65%

powdery56%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

patchouli84%

sweet77%

earthy69%

cacao61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, patchouli and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cognac

Heart

Patchouli

Base

VanillaAmber

Top

MarmaladeTangerinePetitgrainRose

Heart

PatchouliCacaoCognacTobacco LeafOakAlmondAmber

Base

PeatWhite TobaccoLeatherBenzoinVanillaHoneyAmbergris

InformationalShared notesCognac, Patchouli, Vanilla and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring79

Summer19

Fall100

Winter100

Day59

Night100

Spring31

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRadiant EchoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex24

Women6

Men28

Unisex66

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,405

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#1,253

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews158

Category winnerHorizonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara Radiant Echo is a dry, warm designer scent that highlights boozy cognac and earthy patchouli. It works exceptionally well on chilly fall evenings when wearing a heavy wool coat. This release appeals to men who want a cozy amber profile without the sticky sweetness of typical gourmands.

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Horizon is a dark, earthy tobacco and patchouli fragrance with a vintage 1920s mood. It opens with bitter citrus, marmalade and petitgrain before moving into damp soil, cacao, cognac, oak and tobacco leaf. The dry-down turns warmer with honey, amber, benzoin, leather and vanilla. It suits patchouli lovers, tobacco fa…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Radiant Echo or Horizon?

Radiant Echo takes 4 of 7 categories. Radiant Echo is rated 4.31/5 from 67 votes; Horizon is rated 3.95/5 from 611 votes. Choose Radiant Echo for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Horizon for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Radiant Echo or Horizon?

Horizon lasts longest (Horizon 75/100, Radiant Echo 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Radiant Echo or Horizon?

Horizon projects furthest (Horizon 66/100, Radiant Echo 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Radiant Echo and Horizon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, patchouli and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cognac, Patchouli, Vanilla and Amber.

Is Radiant Echo or Horizon better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Radiant Echo and Horizon?

Radiant Echo has top notes of Cognac, heart notes of Patchouli, a base of Vanilla and Amber. Horizon has top notes of Marmalade, Tangerine, Petitgrain and Rose, heart notes of Patchouli, Cacao, Cognac and Tobacco Leaf, a base of Peat, White Tobacco, Leather and Benzoin.