Horla
Discover the mysterious warmth of Horla by January Scent Project, a unisex Eau de Parfum blending creamy milk, almond, and aromatic nutmeg with delicate ylang ylang, rich coffee, and smooth sandalwood. Warm spices, earthy woods, and animalic nuances create a captivating fragrance that's both comforting and intriguing.
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Inspired by Guy de Maupassant's haunting short story Le Horla, Horla by January Scent Project explores the contrast between comforting familiarity and unsettling mystery. Created by perfumer John Biebel, this unisex Eau de Parfum opens with sparkling aldehydes and bright bergamot, introducing an airy freshness softened by the creamy richness of almond and milk. Viburnum and West Indies bay leaf add delicate floral and aromatic green nuances, while Indonesian nutmeg brings a warm, inviting spice.
As the fragrance develops, ylang ylang introduces a rich floral sweetness, complemented by the smooth woody character of ho wood. Coffee, vetiver, and patchouli add earthy depth, while civet, styrax, coumarin, and sandalwood create a warm, sensual foundation. Creamy, aromatic, and beautifully unconventional, Horla balances soft gourmand warmth with spices, resins, and woods in an intriguing composition that feels both familiar and mysterious.
All Notes: Aldehydes, Bergamot, Almond, Milk, Viburnum, West Indies Bay Leaf, Indonesian Nutmeg, Ylang Ylang, Ho Wood, Vetiver, Coffee, Civet, Styrax, Coumarin, Sandalwood, Patchouli
Aldehydes
Almond
Milk
Viburnum
Bay Leaves
Nutmeg
Ylang-Ylang
Ho Wood
Coffee
Civet
Styrax
Sandalwood
January Scent Project
John Biebel, the artist behind the January Scent Project, is a UX designer for education software, painter, freelance writer for Fragrantica.com, and member of the research and design collaborative Subforum. He's a graduate of The Cooper Union in New York City.
Gourmand
Gourmand fragrances are inspired by delicious, dessert-like notes and the comforting warmth of familiar indulgences. They often blend vanilla, fruit, spice, caramel, chocolate, nuts, or creamy accords into scents that feel cozy, playful, decadent, or elegant. Sweet without always being simple, the best gourmands feel memorable, refined, and hard to resist.