Baikal Leather Intense Eau de Parfum bottle Baikal Leather Intense
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2019 Year 2013
££ Price Tier ££
Potion Royal Black Eau de Parfum bottle Potion Royal Black

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Baikal Leather Intense
Don't let the 'Intense' fool you. This isn't your traditional in-your-face leather. It's a divisive scent; some find it a sophisticated, soft leather floral, while others are baffled by its subtlety, expecting something bolder. Definitely one to try before you buy.
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Our Verdict - Potion Royal Black
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

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 9% 7%
Floral 15% 13%
Fruity 1% 1%
Green 4% 7%
Sweet 13% 11%
Warm 23% 22%
Woody 21% 21%
Earthy 17% 14%
Animalic 17% 21%
Fresh 9% 8%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Baikal Leather Intense EdP
Potion Royal Black EdP

Notes

Only in Baikal Leather Intense
Saffron 35% Yuzu 35% Pepper 30%
Shared Notes
Leather 26% vs 34%
Rose 14% vs 39%
Only in Baikal Leather Intense
Iris 24% Violet 19% Birch Tar 16%
Only in Potion Royal Black
Tobacco 26%
Shared Notes
Guaiac Wood 23% vs 36%
Musk 19% vs 28%
Only in Potion Royal Black
Cashmere Wood 34%

Accords

Baikal Leather Intense Potion Royal Black
100%
Woody
95%
Smoky
100%
Rose
97%
Amber
95%
86%
Powdery
85%
Leather
83%
63%
Warm Spicy
77%
Balsamic
68%
67%
Iris
Musky
62%
55%
Animalic
58%
Tobacco
58%
57%
Earthy
52%
Citrus
Woody shared
100%
95%
100%
97%
95%
86%
Leather shared
85%
83%
Warm Spicy shared
63%
77%
68%
67%
62%
Animalic shared
55%
58%
58%
57%
52%

Performance

Baikal Leather Intense Potion Royal Black
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Baikal Leather Intense

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Given its moderate projection and refined, soft leather-floral profile, it's very suitable for office wear. While pleasant, it might lack the 'oomph' for a formal event unless you prefer a subtle statement, and its delicate nature means it's not well suited for sport.

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.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
85%
Accord
43%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Leather, Warm Spicy accords and Rose, Leather notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Baikal Leather Intense
Potion Royal Black
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