Potion
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Side by side
Potion vs. Ambre
Ambre rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Potion | Ambre | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2011 | 2016 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Annick Menardo | — |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Potion
Warm Spicy
Amber
Musky
Fresh Spicy
Cinnamon
Woody
Aromatic
Powdery
Ambre
Amber
Musky
Vanilla
Powdery
Woody
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
ThymeAngelicaMint
BergamotFreesia
Heart
CinnamonPepperGentianRose
Tonka BeanPlumLabdanum
Base
AmberCashmere WoodPatchouliMusk
AmberMuskVanillaCedarVetiverPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Potion | Ambre | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
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
For those who want amber that doesn't announce itself. This is vanilla done quietly, warm, powdery, built to linger close. No big entrance, no drama. Just the kind of scent people lean in to find.Ambre