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Hora Fugit 2017

8.2 / 10 13 Ratings
A popular perfume by Atelier Flou for women and men, released in 2017. The scent is spicy-woody. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Spicy
Woody
Resinous
Green
Smoky

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
Bay leafBay leaf LavenderLavender BergamotBergamot
Heart Notes Heart Notes
SandalwoodSandalwood CedarCedar PatchouliPatchouli VetiverVetiver
Base Notes Base Notes
BenzoinBenzoin LeatherLeather NutmegNutmeg
Ratings
Scent
8.213 Ratings
Longevity
7.412 Ratings
Sillage
6.312 Ratings
Bottle
8.219 Ratings
Submitted by Michael, last update on 05/08/2021.

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Floyd

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Mosaic of Life's Moments
When asked about the meaning of life, a wise older lady once told me that she wished that when she lay on her deathbed, all the mosaic pieces of life would somehow come together to form a complete picture. It could very well be painted in an impressionistic, colorful way. For me, this is a very positive attitude towards life, as it assumes that one mindfully recognizes the multitude of beautiful moments, consciously experiences them, and collects them in a seemingly chaotic mosaic, not expecting a deeper meaning at first.
The name "Hora Fugit," meaning "Time Flees," seems to approach this theme from a different, more admonitory angle, in the sense of: "Make something of it!" (Taurus1967 has already mentioned the full quote below, in the sense of "Let actions follow!") Whether one makes oneself immortal through actions and thus gives life a meaning, or whether one sees the journey as the goal (or both), is left to each individual; one should not let time pass unused, as the Latin proverb reminds us.
What role does the scent "Hora Fugit" play in the colorful mosaic of olfactory moments of life? A good one, although not particularly dazzling or extraordinary. First, there is the promise of protection and victory, the greenish fresh laurel, which initially vivifies the sweet-medical resins of benzoin, the character of this scent, childishly impetuous. After the first minutes have run away, earthy patchouli and sharp-green vetiver remind one of natural initiations; however, these only slightly overshadow the woods that are outlined beneath, seeming to hinder each other rather than logically support each other's development. Nonchalantly, juvenile and carefree lavender smiles between the grasses, but neither now nor later is there any smoking; perhaps one smoked in the past, but nowadays...
Another hour slips away before the wooden paths lay like first trails over the green landscape, already somewhat worn, rather covering the old than setting fresh impulses. Perhaps the freshness of the cedar has already left with the grasses, the sandalwood has drowned in the benzoin, and the leather jacket has been forgotten somewhere on the ground. Thus, it is the warm, sweet resin that determines the remaining path, slowly blessing the temporal, creating empty spaces for newness after about six hours.
So "Hora Fugit," as mentioned, remains a small mosaic piece that does not set any accents, that fits in well somewhere, but does not count among the great moments. One can certainly enjoy it nonetheless!

(With thanks to Ergoproxy)
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Taurus

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Taurus
Very helpful Review 9  
When Time Smokes Away
Well, this is a real gem for all those who enjoy a smoky scent. Hora Fugit, derived from the proverb “Hora Fugit, facta manent,” which means “The hour flees, the deeds remain,” starts off lush with plenty of incense mingling between resinous benzoin and sweet-soapy-green to spicy notes. One might perceive more of the classic kind of frankincense.
The opening packs quite a punch, with the smoke extending until the end, overshadowing many accompanying ingredients more or less.

The first victim is bergamot, which I doubt anyone would seriously miss. Lavender and bay leaf peek out a little between the gaps, while sandalwood only gets a real chance to assert itself from the second row. However, everything harmonizes splendidly.

Less than an hour later, cedar makes its presence felt more strongly, giving Hora Fugit a tiny hint of that woody pencil character. The smokiness recedes a bit, and in the dry down, one perceives more of the sweet-spicy to resinous-coniferous notes. Nutmeg and leather don’t really play a significant role here.

All in all, Hora Fugit results in an impressive fragrance that initially brims with smokiness and then becomes more subdued. Not for everyone, but for those who appreciate it, it offers several hours of olfactory pleasure that lingers in memory.
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Citrus notes, floral hints, a touch of pencil, and a hint of smoke make this fragrance a successful, interesting, and wearable companion.
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Lavender-Laural Green, Sandalwood Patchouli. A touch of the past. Rarely wearable, but somehow comforting & embracing.
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It can't convince me despite the (early) praise: Green, spicy, a sweet resin, wood, a bit too predictable.
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Starts off smoky and intense, but gradually becomes more gentle. In the middle, there's cedar and pencil, followed by a sweet, resinous finish.
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Dry woods and spices with a lot of benzoin. A hint of vetiver adds a touch of smoky rubber. Wear yes, buy probably not.
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A softer + lighter "Akowa", impresses with warmth and character. Woody-powdery - everyday dark - protective scent wrap.
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First, wood shavings from the workbench, later deep and woody. Spices and balsams smooth out the initial "rough" spots. Lovely & good.
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