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Potion Royal Black Eau de Parfum bottle Potion Royal Black EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender U
2013 Year 2016
££ Price Tier £££££
Limited 71 Eau de Parfum bottle Limited 71 EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Potion Royal Black EDP
This discontinued gem is a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but mostly love. It's a dark, captivating rose and leather combo, punching well above its weight for a designer scent. If you can still find it, grab it - it's niche quality and an absolute beast of performance.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Limited 71 EDP
This isn't just another amber; it's a sophisticated, wearably bright take on a Middle Eastern classic. Expect something special and long-lasting that sets you apart from the crowd without shouting.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Potion Royal Black EDP
Limited 71 EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 24% vs 36%
Only in Potion Royal Black
Incense 45% Pimiento 31%
Only in Limited 71
Nutmeg 36% Coriander 27%
Only in Potion Royal Black
Rose 39% Leather 35% Tobacco 26%
Only in Limited 71
Smoke 52% Ambergris 48%
Shared Notes
Musk 28% vs 41%
Only in Potion Royal Black
Guaiac Wood 37% Cashmere Wood 34%
Only in Limited 71
Incense 34% Amber 24%

Accords

Potion Royal Black Limited 71
100%
Smoky
97%
95%
Amber
100%
97%
Rose
95%
Woody
48%
83%
Leather
77%
Warm Spicy
45%
62%
Musky
74%
68%
Balsamic
58%
58%
Animalic
60%
Oud
58%
58%
Tobacco
Powdery
56%
Smoky shared
100%
97%
Amber shared
95%
100%
97%
Woody shared
95%
48%
83%
Warm Spicy shared
77%
45%
Musky shared
62%
74%
Balsamic shared
68%
58%
Animalic shared
58%
60%
Oud
58%
58%
56%

Performance

Potion Royal Black Limited 71
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Potion Royal Black

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its beastly projection and longevity, this is too assertive for most office environments. It shines for romantic dates and formal evening events, with some reviewers noting its versatility for dressing up or down on colder nights.

Limited 71

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection and inherent richness make it a daring choice for the office, though a light hand could make it work. It truly shines on dates and formal occasions where its seductive amber and incense notes can make a lasting impression.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
84%
Key Similarities

Both lean smoky, woody, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Potion Royal Black EDP
Limited 71 EDP
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