Fragrance comparison

Wilcox's Potting Shed vs 02.01.83 – First Potion

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

Wilcox's Potting Shed

Solstice Scents

3.176 votes

Rank #64,870 EarthyMossy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

02.01.83 – First Potion

Adi Ale Van

3.6619 votes

Rank #22,212 EarthyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

02.01.83 – First Potion takes 3 of 4 categories.

Wilcox's Potting Shed
Choose it for a earthy and mossy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
02.01.83 – First Potion
Choose it for a earthy and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Wilcox's Potting Shed1/4

02.01.83 – First Potion3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 02.01.83 – First Potion
Sillage & projection: 02.01.83 – First Potion
Value for money: Wilcox's Potting Shed
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 02.01.83 – First Potion

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Wilcox's Potting ShedSolstice Scents

02.01.83 – First PotionAdi Ale Van

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 18%Had 5%Want 77%

3.66/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

11%Love

56%Like

11%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

Longevity02.01.83 – First Potion

Sillage02.01.83 – First Potion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value56

Category winnerWilcox's Potting ShedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

mossy77%

mineral53%

woody30%

earthy100%

green86%

woody72%

animalic58%

musky44%

leather30%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both earthy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

StoneMushroomTerracottaCobblestoneEarthy NotesMossWoodsy NotesGreen LeavesBasil

No top / heart / base split published

Top

FurCivetHayLeather

Heart

Soil TinctureEarthy NotesGreen Leaves

Base

VetiverBarkMoss

InformationalShared notesEarthy Notes, Moss and Green Leaves. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring29

Summer14

Fall100

Winter29

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,870

PerfumerAngela St.John

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,212

PerfumerJimmy Bodin

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winner02.01.83 – First PotionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Wilcox's Potting Shed by Solstice Scents is an atmospheric unisex fragrance that captures the authentic smell of a damp garden shed. Perfumer Angela St.John opens the composition with wet soil, cold cobblestone, green leaves, and a lively burst of crushed basil. As the scent settles on skin, mossy terracotta and wild …

Reviews →

02.01.83 , First Potion by Adi Ale Van is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. 02.01.83 , First Potion was launched in 2025. The nose behind this fragrance is Jimmy Bodin. Top notes are Fur, Civet, Hay and Leather; middle notes are Soil Tincture, Earthy Notes and Green Leaves; base no…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Wilcox's Potting Shed or 02.01.83 – First Potion?

02.01.83 – First Potion takes 3 of 4 categories. Wilcox's Potting Shed is rated 3.17/5 from 6 votes; 02.01.83 – First Potion is rated 3.66/5 from 19 votes. Choose Wilcox's Potting Shed for a earthy and mossy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose 02.01.83 – First Potion for a earthy and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Wilcox's Potting Shed or 02.01.83 – First Potion?

02.01.83 – First Potion lasts longest (02.01.83 – First Potion 88/100, Wilcox's Potting Shed 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Wilcox's Potting Shed or 02.01.83 – First Potion?

02.01.83 – First Potion projects furthest (02.01.83 – First Potion 79/100, Wilcox's Potting Shed 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Wilcox's Potting Shed and 02.01.83 – First Potion smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy and woody accords. Common notes include Earthy Notes, Moss and Green Leaves.

Is Wilcox's Potting Shed or 02.01.83 – First Potion better for summer or winter?

Wilcox's Potting Shed suits daytime wear; 02.01.83 – First Potion suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Wilcox's Potting Shed and 02.01.83 – First Potion?

Wilcox's Potting Shed features Stone, Mushroom, Terracotta, Cobblestone and Earthy Notes. 02.01.83 – First Potion has top notes of Fur, Civet, Hay and Leather, heart notes of Soil Tincture, Earthy Notes and Green Leaves, a base of Vetiver, Bark and Moss.