Potion Eau de Parfum bottle Potion
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2011 Year 2022
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Wood Intense Eau de Parfum bottle Wood Intense

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Our Verdict - Potion
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.
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Our Verdict - Wood Intense
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.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
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

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Potion EdP
Wood Intense EdP

Notes

Accords

Potion Wood Intense
100%
Amber
81%
57%
Aromatic
100%
73%
Woody
90%
89%
Warm Spicy
57%
83%
Musky
56%
78%
Cinnamon
54%
Powdery
77%
71%
Fresh Spicy
66%
Oud
56%
Citrus
51%
49%
Patchouli
47%
Balsamic
Amber shared
100%
81%
Aromatic shared
57%
100%
Woody shared
73%
90%
Warm Spicy shared
89%
57%
Musky shared
83%
56%
78%
Powdery shared
54%
77%
Fresh Spicy shared
71%
66%
Oud
56%
51%
49%
47%

Performance

Potion Wood Intense
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Potion

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

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.

Wood Intense

Seasons

Best For:
Winter

A winter perfume through and through - made for cold, dark months.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

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

Overall
83%
Olfactory
90%
Notes
81%
Accord
76%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Warm Spicy, Musky accords and Pepper, Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

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Wood Intense
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