Potion
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2011 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Vintage Classic
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
Don't let the name fool you, there's nothing 'vintage' about Al Haramain's 'Classic'. It's a modern, elegant scent that'll have you feeling fresh and sophisticated, despite the dodgy atomizer. A surprisingly crowd-pleasing, well-blended gem that punches above its weight.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 6% |
| Floral | 6% | 5% |
| Fruity | 0% | 2% |
| Green | 26% | 23% |
| Sweet | 14% | 14% |
| Warm | 31% | 24% |
| Woody | 13% | 11% |
| Earthy | 16% | 9% |
| Animalic | 8% | 12% |
| Fresh | 18% | 19% |
Mood
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 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.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its clean, musky, and powdery aspects make it versatile for most settings, leaning towards more dressed-up date nights or formal events. While not shouty, reviews suggest it has good longevity, making it appropriate for office wear without being overpowering.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Musky, Woody accords and Pepper, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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