The Merchant of Venice 2013 EDP

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Noble Potion

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The Merchant of Venice Noble Potion is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013. Noble Potion opens with Apple Blossom, Nectarine, Bergamot, and Violet, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, and Cardamom, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. The Merchant of Venice's Noble Potion carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

A fascinating woody-spicy fragrance with a divisive powdery accord. It's not a safe blind buy, so sample it first, but if it clicks, expect a sophisticated and very confident scent that lasts ages.
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  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Woody
  • Energetic
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Noble 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:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent woodiness and spicy warmth, coupled with excellent longevity and sillage, make it perhaps too robust for an office setting. However, its distinguished and 'oriental' character suits dates and formal events perfectly, offering a confident and mature presence.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Noble Potion opens with a tart, bright burst of nectarine and bergamot, softened by the delicate apple blossom and a powdery violet. The heart quickly turns warm and spicy, with cinnamon, cardamom, and clove weaving through rich orange blossom and jasmine. The dry down is a long-lasting embrace of warm woods - cedar and sandalwood - grounded by musk and a hint of creamy vanilla, giving it its distinctive oriental character.

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