Potion vs Dolce di Giorno
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Potion takes 5 of 7 categories.
PotionChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Dolce di GiornoChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Potion5/7
Dolce di Giorno2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Potion
- Community sentiment
- Potion
- Longevity
- Dolce di Giorno
- Sillage & projection
- Dolce di Giorno
- Value for money
- Potion
- Versatility
- Potion
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Potion
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PotionDSQUARED²Dolce di GiornoBois 1920Winner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.15/ 5 · 1,474 votes
Have 43%Had 26%Want 31%
4.07/ 5 · 661 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
Category winnerPotionRating 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
46%Love
36%Like
8%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
370 votes
Category winnerPotionMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDolce di Giorno
SillageDolce di Giorno
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPotionBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
warm spicy92%
musky84%
cinnamon77%
woody69%
fresh spicy61%
woody100%
warm spicy90%
aromatic80%
fruity70%
cinnamon60%
fresh spicy50%
Scent match46%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
Top
CinnamonPepperBergamotGrapefruit
Heart
PlumCardamomCypriol Oil or NagarmothaThyme
Base
CedarSandalwoodGuaiac WoodVanillaVetiverCashmere WoodPatchouliLabdanum
InformationalShared notesThyme, Cinnamon, Pepper and Cashmere Wood. Durations are only published for Potion, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring29
Summer10
Fall100
Winter93
Day85
Night100
Spring71
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerPotionMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,225
PerfumerAnnick Menardo
Launched—
Reviews151
Overall rank#1,811
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews68
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 →Dolce di Giorno opens with bright grapefruit and bergamot wrapped in cinnamon and pepper, then settles into a darker mix of plum, thyme, cardamom and dry woods. It wears warm, spicy and woody rather than sweet. This is a polished unisex scent with a niche feel, best for cooler weather and evenings. If you enjoy aromat…
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 Dolce di Giorno?
Potion takes 5 of 7 categories. Potion is rated 4.15/5 from 1,474 votes; Dolce di Giorno is rated 4.07/5 from 661 votes. Choose Potion for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Dolce di Giorno for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Potion or Dolce di Giorno?
Dolce di Giorno lasts longest (Dolce di Giorno 79/100, Potion 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Potion or Dolce di Giorno?
Dolce di Giorno projects furthest (Dolce di Giorno 70/100, Potion 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Potion and Dolce di Giorno smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and cinnamon accords. Common notes include Thyme, Cinnamon, Pepper and Cashmere Wood.
Is Potion or Dolce di Giorno better for summer or winter?
For summer, Potion is the stronger pick. For winter, Dolce di Giorno is the stronger pick. Potion suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Potion and Dolce di Giorno?
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. Dolce di Giorno has top notes of Cinnamon, Pepper, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Plum, Cardamom, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Thyme, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood and Vanilla.
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