Katy Perry 2015 EDP

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Mad Potion

by Stephen Nilsen , Natasha Côté

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Katy Perry Mad Potion is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015, created by Stephen Nilsen and Natasha Côté. Mad Potion opens with Peony, Orchid, and Apple, settles into a heart of Musk and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Amber and Vanilla. Katy Perry's Mad Potion carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Katy Perry's Mad Potion is a divisive vanilla bomb - some adore its sweet, powdery innocence, while others are left wondering if they've bought a bottle of scented water. It's truly a love-it-or-hate-it experience, primarily due to its notoriously poor longevity.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Cozy
  • Warm
  • Sweet
  • Powdery
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Mad Potion Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Orchid39%
Apple34%
Peony27%
Heartas listed
Musk55%
Jasmine45%
Baseas listed
Vanilla63%
Amber37%

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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its intimate sillage and rapid fade make it suitable for casual wear or close encounters, but it's too subtle for formal events. The sweet, creamy accords also lend themselves better to relaxed environments rather than highly professional ones. Many reviewers mention using it for daily casual wear or layering.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • 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

Imagine a cloud of sweet vanilla and soft powder, with fleeting hints of juicy apple and delicate peony at the opening. This scent settles quickly into a skin-close embrace of warm, creamy vanilla and a subtle whisper of musk. It's a sugary, intimate gourmand experience.

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