Inedite vs Potion
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Inedite takes 4 of 7 categories.
InediteChoose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
PotionChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Inedite4/7
Potion3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Potion
- Community sentiment
- Potion
- Longevity
- Inedite
- Sillage & projection
- Inedite
- Value for money
- Inedite
- Versatility
- Inedite
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Potion
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
InediteLubinPotionDSQUARED²Winner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.86/ 5 · 214 votes
Have 26%Had 14%Want 61%
4.15/ 5 · 1,474 votes
Have 43%Had 26%Want 31%
Category winnerPotionRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
42%Like
1%Ok
22%Dislike
0%Hate
116 votes
41%Love
45%Like
2%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate
1,474 votes
Category winnerPotionMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityInedite
SillageInedite
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerInediteBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
vanilla92%
woody84%
warm spicy77%
musky69%
floral61%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
musky84%
cinnamon77%
woody69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and musky
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Pink PepperPepperBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
HeliotropeRoseNectarineCinnamonCloveCorianderLilac
Base
VanilleIrisCashmere WoodPatchouliMuskVirginia Cedar
Top15 to 30 minutes
AngelicaMintThyme
Heart2 to 3 hours
CinnamonPepperGentianaRose
Base3 to 5 hours
AmberCashmere WoodPatchouliMusk
InformationalShared notesPepper, Rose, Cinnamon and Cashmere Wood. Durations are only published for Potion, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring74
Summer26
Fall100
Winter91
Day100
Night88
Spring29
Summer10
Fall100
Winter93
Day85
Night100
Category winnerInediteMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#7,346
PerfumerThomas Fontaine
Launched—
Reviews39
Overall rank#1,225
PerfumerAnnick Menardo
Launched—
Reviews151
Category winnerPotionHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotInedite by Lubin is a floral powdery scent launched in 2009. It features a notable combination of heliotrope, rose, and pink pepper. This fragrance sits comfortably on the skin, offering a soft and slightly spicy aura that works well for cooler spring days. It is a refined option for those who prefer elegant floral co…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Inedite or Potion?
Inedite takes 4 of 7 categories. Inedite is rated 3.86/5 from 214 votes; Potion is rated 4.15/5 from 1,474 votes. Choose Inedite for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Potion for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Inedite or Potion?
Inedite lasts longest (Inedite 75/100, Potion 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Inedite or Potion?
Inedite projects furthest (Inedite 63/100, Potion 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Inedite and Potion smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Pepper, Rose, Cinnamon and Cashmere Wood.
Is Inedite or Potion better for summer or winter?
For summer, Inedite is the stronger pick. For winter, Potion is the stronger pick. Inedite suits daytime wear; Potion suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Inedite and Potion?
Inedite has top notes of Pink Pepper, Pepper, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Heliotrope, Rose, Nectarine and Cinnamon, a base of Vanille, Iris, Cashmere Wood 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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