Potion vs Demi-Lune № 22
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Potion takes 3 of 4 categories.
PotionChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Demi-Lune № 22Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Potion3/4
Demi-Lune № 221/4
- 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
PotionDSQUARED²Demi-Lune № 22CIEL ParfumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.15/ 5 · 1,474 votes
Have 43%Had 26%Want 31%
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
45%Like
2%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate
1,474 votes
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPotion
SillagePotion
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
warm spicy92%
musky84%
cinnamon77%
woody69%
fresh spicy61%
warm spicy100%
citrus92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
cinnamon69%
leather61%
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 = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
AngelicaMintThyme
Heart2 to 3 hours
CinnamonPepperGentianaRose
Base3 to 5 hours
AmberCashmere WoodPatchouliMusk
Top20-30 mins
Sweet OrangeGrapefruitMint
Heart2-4 hrs
CinnamonClovesPepperRose
Base6-8 hrs
LeatherSandalwoodCedarPatchouliAmber
Category winnerDemi-Lune № 22Longest dry-down: 6-8 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring29
Summer10
Fall100
Winter93
Day85
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,225
PerfumerAnnick Menardo
Launched—
Reviews151
Overall rank#68,366
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerPotionHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPotion 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 →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 →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, Potion or Demi-Lune № 22?
Potion takes 3 of 4 categories. Potion is rated 4.15/5 from 1,474 votes; Demi-Lune № 22 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Potion for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Demi-Lune № 22 for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Potion or Demi-Lune № 22?
Potion lasts longest (Potion 66/100, Demi-Lune № 22 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Potion or Demi-Lune № 22?
Potion projects furthest (Potion 54/100, Demi-Lune № 22 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Potion and Demi-Lune № 22 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 Potion or Demi-Lune № 22 better for summer or winter?
Potion suits evening wear; Demi-Lune № 22 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Potion and Demi-Lune № 22?
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. 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.
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