B683 Eau de Parfum vs Potion Eau de Parfum

B683

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2016	Year	2011
££	Price Tier	££

Potion

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - B683 Eau de Parfum

This one's a divisive genius. Some call it an avant-garde masterpiece, a 'knowing smirk in liquid form' blurring the lines between fresh and spicy, while others find its unique metallic edge 'uninviting' or even 'unremarkable'. Performance is the real elephant in the room though, with many declaring it tragically fleeting.

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Our Verdict - Potion Eau de Parfum

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.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	0%	0%
Floral	2%	6%
Fruity	0%	0%
Green	13%	26%
Sweet	14%	14%
Warm	28%	31%
Woody	18%	13%
Earthy	22%	16%
Animalic	14%	8%
Fresh	16%	18%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

B683 EdP

Potion EdP

Notes

Only in B683 Eau de Parfum

Saffron 32% Pepper 24% Nutmeg 23% Pimiento 21%

Only in Potion Eau de Parfum

Angelica 35% Mint 32% Thyme 32%

Only in B683 Eau de Parfum

Violet Leaf 33% Musk 23% Labdanum 23% Amber 21%

Only in Potion Eau de Parfum

Cinnamon 36% Pepper 27% Herbal 19% Rose 18%

Shared Notes

Patchouli 24% vs 20%

Only in B683 Eau de Parfum

Ambroxan 31% Sandalwood 24% Oakmoss 20%

Only in Potion Eau de Parfum

Amber 30% Cashmere Wood 30% Musk 20%

Accords

B683 Eau de Parfum Potion Eau de Parfum

100%

Warm Spicy

89%

82%

Amber

100%

66%

Musky

83%

Cinnamon

78%

75%

Fresh Spicy

71%

62%

Woody

73%

58%

Ozonic

Aromatic

57%

49%

Powdery

54%

51%

Aquatic

Patchouli

49%

48%

Metallic

47%

Earthy

Balsamic

47%

Warm Spicy shared

100%

89%

Amber shared

82%

100%

Musky shared

66%

83%

Cinnamon

78%

Fresh Spicy shared

75%

71%

Woody shared

62%

73%

Ozonic

58%

Aromatic

57%

Powdery shared

49%

54%

Aquatic

51%

Patchouli

49%

Metallic

48%

Earthy

47%

Balsamic

47%

Performance

B683 Eau de Parfum Potion Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

B683 Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its clean, sophisticated profile makes it ideal for office and formal wear, as many users attested to finding it professional and understated. While the spice and amber hint at date night appropriateness, some noted its lacklustre longevity, limiting its impact for longer social events. It's generally too refined for casual or sport settings.

Potion Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

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.