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Africus Horatio, brought to life in 2022, is marketed as a unisex fragrance, belonging to the spicy, east, and floral families. Concentration — eau de parfum: exactly what it needs to be.
Made in the United Kingdom. Africus Horatio unfolds gradually, effortlessly, and with great refinement — a perfect choice for day or evening.
The fragrance is highly persistent and lasts on the skin for up to 8–10 hours, gradually revealing its notes and allowing you to enjoy the full bouquet throughout the day
The scent is clearly present near you, but it does not fill the entire space
The perfume has a rich aroma that will help you stand out from the crowd and create a memorable image
A rich and elegant fragrance that gently unfolds on the skin and lasts most of the day, leaving a delicate trail
Perfumes for the fall and winter seasons often contain notes of vanilla, spices, ambergris, wood, and other warm accords, creating a feeling of comfort and warmth during the cold months
The note pyramid of Africus is built as a layered story, where notes flow smoothly and sequentially. The style of Horatio is evident in the pacing of the notes and the overall aesthetic. Every decision feels deliberate, and the structure feels complete all the way through. Eau de parfum supports the right density and pace of development.
In a unified mixed pyramid the fragrance opens as a single chord with a warm spicy mood: Black Pepper, Grey Ambergris, Iris, Labdanum, Patchouli, Raspberry and Saffron. Here 7 notes work as one coherent layer, creating voluminous spicy depth that feels seamless.
The heart and base are felt as a continuous motion from lift to depth, which gives the structure continuity.
The accord architecture rests on these accords: Balsamic, Floral, Fruit and Wood forming a compact and readable structure. Additional accords such as Powdery, Amber and Spicy add depth to the backdrop.
At the note-group layer the profile is anchored in Spicy, Animals, Floral and Balsamic. It also reaches into Wood, Fruit, Gourmet and Whiteflower.
In summary Africus sounds complete from start to finish — the first stage creates momentum, the middle layer carries the identity, and the base secures the trail. These are the scent structures best judged in wear.
| Gender | Unisex |
| Brand | Horatio |
| Segment | Niche perfumery |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Website | https://www.horatiolondon.com |
| Year of production | 2022 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Eau de parfum |
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