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Demi-Lune № 22 vs Potion

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 1,475 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Potion takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Demi-Lune № 22

    Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Potion

    Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Demi-Lune № 221/4
Potion3/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Potion
Sillage & projection
Potion
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Demi-Lune № 22
Fragranxe ranking
Potion

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
Demi-Lune № 22CIEL Parfum
PotionDSQUARED²
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%
4.15/ 5 · 1,474 votes
Have 43%Had 26%Want 31%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

41%Love
45%Like
2%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate

1,474 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate79
Category winners

LongevityPotion

SillagePotion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value58
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
warm spicy100%
citrus92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
cinnamon69%
leather61%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
musky84%
cinnamon77%
woody69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and cinnamon

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top20-30 mins
Sweet OrangeGrapefruitMint
Heart2-4 hrs
CinnamonClovesPepperRose
Base6-8 hrs
LeatherSandalwoodCedarPatchouliAmber
Top15 to 30 minutes
AngelicaMintThyme
Heart2 to 3 hours
CinnamonPepperGentianaRose
Base3 to 5 hours
AmberCashmere WoodPatchouliMusk
Category winnerDemi-Lune № 22Longest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring29
Summer10
Fall100
Winter93
Day85
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men72
Unisex25
Women3
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,366

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,225

PerfumerAnnick Menardo

Launched—

Reviews151

Category winnerPotionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Demi-Lune № 22 by CIEL Parfum delivers an energetic collision of brisk citrus and cozy spice that feels instantly familiar. The opening hits with crisp sweet orange, tart grapefruit, and a cool kick of fresh mint that cuts through morning air. Within thirty minutes, fiery cinnamon and clove warm up the core, smoothed …

Reviews →

Potion by DSQUARED² is a warm, aromatic woody fragrance built around amber, cinnamon, and distinctive herbal accents. Created by perfumer Annick Menardo and launched in 2011 as an Eau de Parfum, it opens with a curious mix of cool mint, aromatic thyme, and green angelica. As the opening settles, the heart reveals crac…

Reviews →
InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Demi-Lune № 22 or Potion?

Potion takes 3 of 4 categories. Demi-Lune № 22 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Potion is rated 4.15/5 from 1,474 votes. Choose Demi-Lune № 22 for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Potion for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Demi-Lune № 22 or Potion?

Potion lasts longest (Potion 66/100, Demi-Lune № 22 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Demi-Lune № 22 or Potion?

Potion projects furthest (Potion 54/100, Demi-Lune № 22 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Demi-Lune № 22 and Potion smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and cinnamon accords. Common notes include Mint, Cinnamon, Pepper and Rose.

Is Demi-Lune № 22 or Potion better for summer or winter?

Demi-Lune № 22 suits daytime wear; Potion suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Demi-Lune № 22 and Potion?

Demi-Lune № 22 has top notes of Sweet Orange, Grapefruit and Mint, heart notes of Cinnamon, Cloves, Pepper and Rose, a base of Leather, Sandalwood, Cedar and Patchouli. Potion has top notes of Angelica, Mint and Thyme, heart notes of Cinnamon, Pepper, Gentiana and Rose, a base of Amber, Cashmere Wood, Patchouli and Musk.

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