Potion
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2011 | Year | 2013 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Truly For Men
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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.
If you're into that iris, powdery vibe but don't want to shell out for Dior Homme, this is a no-brainer. It's a genuine banger with serious lasting power for a fraction of the cost. Get on it before everyone else does.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 6% | 1% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 26% | 28% |
| Sweet | 14% | 13% |
| Warm | 31% | 39% |
| Woody | 13% | 16% |
| Earthy | 16% | 15% |
| Animalic | 8% | 4% |
| Fresh | 18% | 10% |
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 cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its long-lasting, sophisticated character, and the fact that reviewers wear it to work, make it a solid choice for office and suitable for formal events due to its amber and woody notes. It's too refined for casual sport, but excellent for date nights where its distinctiveness can really shine.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Warm Spicy, Woody accords and Amber notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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