Homme
CarvenEau de Toilette1999
Side by side
Homme vs. Potion
Is Homme better than Potion?
Homme rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
PatchouliCinnamonAmberMusk
woodyaromaticfresh spicyamberwarm spicypowderybalsamic
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Homme and Potion?
| Homme | Potion | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | — |
| Launched | 1999 | 2011 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Jacques Flori | Annick Menardo |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Homme and Potion smell?
Homme
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Lavender
Tobacco
Potion
Warm Spicy
Amber
Musky
Fresh Spicy
Cinnamon
Woody
Aromatic
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Homme and Potion share?
Top
LavenderRosewoodBergamotJuniper BerriesGeranium
ThymeAngelicaMint
Heart
SandalwoodCedarwoodNutmegCinnamonCorianderVetiver
CinnamonPepperGentianRose
Base
TobaccoPatchouliVanilleLabdanumAmberLeatherMusk
AmberCashmere WoodPatchouliMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
NutmegCinnamonCoriander
CinnamonPepper
Floral Notes
LavenderGeranium
Rose
Amber
Amber
Amber
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Homme and Potion work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Homme or Potion?
| Homme | Potion | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Homme and Potion?
Lavender and leather shouldn't work this well. One recalls barbershops and grandfathers; the other, worn car seats and late nights. Jacques Flori built this around that tension.Homme
If you want a scent that feels like a chemistry set meets a spice rack, Potion delivers. The herbal start is refreshing, but the drydown is where it gets cozy, with amber and cashmere wood wrapping.Potion
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