Nadine Eau de Parfum vs Black XS Potion for Her Eau de Toilette
Nadine EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDT |
| F | Gender | F |
| - | Year | 2014 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Black XS Potion for Her EDT
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Which Should You Buy?
Nadine is a divisive retro floral that screams '80s and '90s glamour. Some find it a magical, intoxicating green floral, while others are put off by its perceived sharpness and resemblance to household cleaner. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair.
This flanker is a divisive one. Fans adore its dark, sweet, and unique character, equating it to a magical potion. Critics find it underwhelming, generic, or too similar to the original, lacking the promised depth.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Given its strong sillage and longevity, this isn't an everyday office scent unless applied very sparingly. Its classic, sophisticated nature makes it suitable for formal events and even some dates, though the polarizing scent means it's not a safe blind-reach for every romantic encounter.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and spring.
Occasions
Its strong projection and dark, sensual character make it less suitable for office wear. This scent truly shines on dates or special occasions where its unique, bold presence can be fully appreciated, though some find it versatile enough for daily casual wear in colder weather.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean rose, citrus, powdery
Adds grapefruit and hellabore flower, drops citrus and taif rose
Where to buy
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