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Potpourri

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Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella Potpourri is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1828. Potpourri opens with Bergamot, Bitter Orange, and Bay Leaf, settles into a heart of Lavender, Clove, Rosemary, and Thyme, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Patchouli, and Peru Balsam. Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella's Potpourri carries a Statement verdict, a aromatic-led wear.

Potpourri is a challenging, divisive scent: you'll either love its intensely herbal and medicinal depth for its history and uniqueness, or find it unwearable, like old-school Vicks VapoRub. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
  • Classic
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Cool
  • Mysterious
Potpourri Eau de Toilette bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Also Works:
Spring Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual

Its potent herbal-medicinal character and strong longevity make it unsuitable for office or formal settings. Better suited for casual wear or personal enjoyment at home, particularly in cooler weather, where its unique profile can be appreciated without overwhelming others.

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About

Potpourri opens with a bracing aromatic blast of bay leaf and citrus, quickly introducing a complex heart of lavender, clove, rosemary, and thyme. This herbal medley creates an invigorating - some would say medicinal - accord, before settling into a warm, woody base of cedar, patchouli, and Peru balsam. It's a journey from brisk herbal clarity to a comforting, spiced earthiness.