DSQUARED² 2012 EDT

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Potion for Women

by Christine Nagel

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DSQUARED² Potion for Women is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2012, created by Christine Nagel. Potion for Women opens with Bergamot, Violet, and Blackberry, settles into a heart of Rhubarb, Rose, Jasmine, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Musk, Patchouli, Vanilla, and Ambergris. DSQUARED²'s Potion for Women carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a proper chameleon. Some find it a beautifully blended, warm, and sophisticated signature, while others sniff out a cheap, generic mess. It really does seem to have a mind of its own on different skins, so sniff before you splurge.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Cozy
  • Warm
  • Subtle
  • Clean
  • Romantic
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Potion for Women Eau de Toilette 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:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate sillage and warm, cozy character make it suitable for close-quarters situations like dates, while its unpredictable nature might make it a risk for formal events. The clean-green notes and overall comfort make it fine for casual wear, but its lack of projection makes it less ideal for sporting activities.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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 for Women opens with a burst of bright bergmot alongside tart rhubarb and juicy blackberry. As it settles, a floral heart emerges, with powdery violet and soft rose leading the way, underpinned by hints of jasmine and lily. The dry down is a comforting embrace of warm vanilla and ambergris, all wrapped in a clean, soft musk with a subtle earthy patchouli.

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