Police Potion Absinthe For Him Eau de Parfum vs Y Intense Eau de Parfum
Police Potion Absinthe For Him EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2023 | Year | 2023 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Y Intense EDP
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Which Should You Buy?
This is a seriously polarising scent - some love its quirky, herbal take on barbershop freshness, while others find it a "nauseating" headache. If you like something a bit weird and wonderful, worth a sniff, but avoid if you're sensitive to synthetics or want a safe blind buy.
A divisive take on the Y DNA, Y Intense trades the playful apple sweetness for a more grown-up, earthy aromatic vibe. While some find it too generic or synthetic, others champion its refined masculinity and impressive performance, making it a love-it-or-hate-it proposition.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and fresh, green character make it a decent casual or sport option, though some find it can be strong initially. However, the strong cannabis note might be too controversial for formal settings or the office, despite its eventual 'after shower' clean dry down.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
This scent is a versatile all-rounder, excellent for daily wear, including the office, thanks to its clean and inoffensive nature. Its strong projection is noted, but the underlying fresh and mature profile prevents it from becoming overwhelming in most settings.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean aromatic, herbal, woody
Adds bergamot and geranium, drops artemisia and cannabis
Where to buy
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