The Merchant of Venice 2019 EDP

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The Merchant of Venice Red Potion is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019. Red Potion opens with Immortelle, Marigold, and Orange, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Honeysuckle, and Rosemary, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, and Tonka Bean. The Merchant of Venice's Red Potion carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This is The Merchant of Venice's take on the wildly popular Baccarat Rouge 540 and it's a divisive one. Fans say it's more wearable and less medicinal, while critics dismiss it as an overpriced dupe. Either way, it's a sweet, woody number that smells more expensive than it is.
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  • Sweet
  • Luxurious
  • Elegant
  • Sensual
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Red 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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate projection and warm, sweet profile make it suitable for dates and formal events without being overpowering. The distinct gourmand-leaning sweetness might be a bit much for a conservative office environment, but it's versatile enough for casual wear.

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

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

Red Potion bursts open with a sweet, zesty hit of orange and marigold, quickly joined by the unique, subtly spiced warmth of immortelle. The heart introduces a gentle floral embrace from orange blossom and honeysuckle, uplifted by a fresh sprig of herbal rosemary. The dry down is a creamy blend of sandalwood and tonka bean, grounded by an earthy oakmoss, leaving a smooth, sweet, and comforting trail with a woody undertone that hints at something more complex than pure gourmand sweetness.

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