Potion
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2011 | Year | 2022 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Wood Intense
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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.
A truly intense wood with a dark attitude, this one's a bit of a Jekyll and Hyde. It promises a deep, brooding experience, but some might find its presence a fleeting whisper rather than a roaring fire.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 6% |
| Floral | 6% | 9% |
| Fruity | 0% | 1% |
| Green | 26% | 16% |
| Sweet | 14% | 18% |
| Warm | 31% | 17% |
| Woody | 13% | 21% |
| Earthy | 16% | 14% |
| Animalic | 8% | 12% |
| Fresh | 18% | 14% |
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 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 winter perfume through and through - made for cold, dark months.
Occasions
Its intense woody and amber accords, while luxurious, aren't ideal for an office setting. The scent lends itself well to dates and formal events due to its sophisticated character, but the reported limited longevity might necessitate reapplication.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Warm Spicy, Musky accords and Pepper, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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