Homme
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Side by side
Homme vs. Potion
Homme rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Homme | Potion | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | — |
| Launched | 1999 | 2011 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Jacques Flori | Annick Menardo |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
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
Notes, side by side
Top
LavenderRosewoodBergamotJuniper BerriesGeranium
ThymeAngelicaMint
Heart
SandalwoodCedarwoodNutmegCinnamonCorianderVetiver
CinnamonPepperGentianRose
Base
TobaccoPatchouliVanilleLabdanumAmberLeatherMusk
AmberCashmere WoodPatchouliMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Homme | Potion | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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Real talk
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