Potion
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2011 | Year | 2006 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Man
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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.
Guess Man is a divisive one. Some hail it as a timeless, budget-friendly freshie, while others find it generic, synthetic, and utterly forgettable. Expect a brief, green-spicy pop before it vanishes.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 2% |
| Floral | 6% | 3% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 26% | 27% |
| Sweet | 14% | 9% |
| Warm | 31% | 30% |
| Woody | 13% | 14% |
| Earthy | 16% | 12% |
| Animalic | 8% | 9% |
| Fresh | 18% | 17% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart 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
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive profile makes it suitable for casual wear, the office, and the gym. However, its noted poor longevity and projection mean it's not ideal for dates or formal events where you want your scent to last and make an impression.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Musky, Woody accords and Pepper, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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