Hot Water
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2009 | Year | 2011 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Potion
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Hot Water is a divisive cheapie: some love its warm spice and confident masculinity, others find it a bland, synthetic mess with woeful performance. Approach with caution, but if it clicks, it's a budget winner.
This discontinued gem divides opinion sharply; some hail it as a masterpiece, a rich, spicy amber with a unique medicinal-boozy twist, while others lament its poor performance and a scent that reminds them of church or cough syrup. Love it or hate it, DSquared² Potion has fervent fans missing its unique charm.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 1% | 6% |
| Fruity | 2% | 0% |
| Green | 36% | 26% |
| Sweet | 17% | 14% |
| Warm | 25% | 31% |
| Woody | 10% | 13% |
| Earthy | 19% | 16% |
| Animalic | 2% | 8% |
| Fresh | 12% | 18% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its warm, spicy character and moderate sillage, when it performs, make it suitable for casual wear and dates, as many users attested to receiving compliments. However, its often-criticised weak longevity requires frequent reapplication, which isn't ideal for formal or office settings.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its warm, spicy, and amber profile, combined with generally low projection, makes it ideal for intimate settings like dates and adaptable to cooler formal events. It's too heavy for sport and most offices, though some find it office-appropriate due to its close-to-skin nature.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Warm Spicy, Woody accords and Patchouli notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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