DSQUARED² 2011 EDP

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Potion

by Annick Menardo

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DSQUARED² Potion is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2011, created by Annick Menardo. Potion opens with Angelica, Thyme, and Mint, settles into a heart of Herbal, Rose, Pepper, and Cinnamon, and dries down to a base of Cashmere Wood, Musk, Amber, and Patchouli. DSQUARED²'s Potion carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Sensual
  • Mysterious
  • Cozy
  • Sophisticated
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Potion Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best 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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Potion opens with a fresh, aromatic burst of mint and thyme, quickly yielding to a warming spicy heart where assertive cinnamon and pepper mingle with a soft rose. The drydown settles into a smooth, sensual blend of amber, cashmere wood, and musk, underpinned by earthy patchouli. It’s a warm, sweet, and subtly boozy composition, evoking a sense of cozy mystery.

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