Police 2023 EDP

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Police Potion Absinthe For Him

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Police Police Potion Absinthe For Him is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023. Police Potion Absinthe For Him opens with Mandarin, Pepper, and Cannabis, settles into a heart of Star Anise, Sage, and Artemisia, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Vetiver, and Guaiac Wood. Police's Police Potion Absinthe For Him carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This is a seriously polarising scent - some love its quirky, herbal take on barbershop freshness, while others find it a "nauseating" headache. If you like something a bit weird and wonderful, worth a sniff, but avoid if you're sensitive to synthetics or want a safe blind buy.
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  • Edgy
  • Modern
  • Playful
  • Clean
  • Masculine
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Police Potion Absinthe For Him 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:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate projection and fresh, green character make it a decent casual or sport option, though some find it can be strong initially. However, the strong cannabis note might be too controversial for formal settings or the office, despite its eventual 'after shower' clean dry down.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT., AQUA/WATER/EAU, PARFUM/FRAGRANCE, METHYL CYCLODEXTRIN, ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE, LIMONENE, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, LINALOOL, CITRAL, ALCOHOL, TRIS(TETRAMETHYLHYDROXYPIPERIDINOL) CITRATE, FARNESOL, TETRASODIUM GLUTAMATE DIACETATE, EXT. D&C VIOLET NO. 2 (CI 60730), FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (CI 42090), FD&C RED NO. 4 (CI 14700).

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Opens with a peppery, green kick from cannabis and mandarin, before settling into an aromatic heart of star anise and artemisia. The dry down is a woody barbershop dream, blending vetiver, guaiac wood, and cedar for a clean yet intriguing finish. It’s herbal, green, and a little bit spicy, with an underlying sweetness that keeps it from being too sharp.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United States · · checked 10 October

1.0 fl oz (30 ml) 1 offer
Maple Prime $21.68/fl oz +$5.99 delivery $21.99 Buy →
3.4 fl oz (100 ml) 1 offer
Maple Prime $7.09/fl oz +$5.99 delivery $23.99 Buy →

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