
Potion DSQUARED² for women
“Potion for Women by DSQUARED² is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women”
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Warmly received so far — a fruity, powdery composition with a violet undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear, leaning feminine.
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Potion for Women by DSQUARED² is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women. Potion for Women was launched in 2012. The nose behind this fragrance is Christine Nagel. Top notes are Violet, Blackberry and Bergamot; middle notes are Rhubarb, Rose, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Vanilla, Musk, White Musk, Black Amber and Patchouli. After Potion Eau de Parfum for men, DSQUARED ² presents its female equivalent - Potion for Women - in fall of 2012. The new fragrance aims at women who feel free and powerful; fascinating and intelligent individuals who know what they want. They blow men away with their appearance and their magic – potion fragrance. Inspired by the laboratories of the past and alchemy, the fragrance is a blended of high quality ingredients that radiate strength and sensuality. The scent is of floral, oriental and chypre character, signed by Christine Nagel. The recipe is as follows:TOP NOTES: 2 bergamot peels 3 fresh wild blackberries 1 pinch of violetHEART: 7 dewy rose petals 3 jasmine flowers 2 buds of lily of the valley 1 drop of rhubarbBASE: 3 ½ cups of black and white musk 2 dashes of black amber 1 patchouli leaf 1 ½ shells of golden vanilla Potion for Women is available as 30, 50 and 100 ml Eau de Parfum.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Top
Opening
Heart
The Soul
Base
Foundation
How It Wears
A Signature Fragrance

Vanilla
Vanilla is the scent of childhood memories and cozy nights by the fire. Derived from the cured pods of orchids native to Mexico, it has a rich sweetness that can range from creamy and milky in texture to deep and almost smoky. Its versatility makes it a staple in perfumery, capable of adapting its character to complement both light citrus notes and heavier woody accords.

Musk
Musk, once sourced from the musk deer and now often recreated synthetically, offers an earthy, slightly sweet aroma reminiscent of skin. Its versatility allows it to blend seamlessly into various fragrance families, from oriental to woody, enhancing their depth without overpowering them.

White Musk
White Musk, an ethereal and clean aroma, is often likened to the essence of fresh laundry or soft cotton. This synthetic note was developed to offer a more refined and less animalic alternative to traditional musks. Its character is pure and light, designed to evoke a sense of cleanliness and purity.
Christine Nagel
Founding perfumer · 168 fragrances · b. 1959 · Swiss
“I think of fragrance as fabric — it should drape beautifully around whoever wears it.”
Christine Nagel is the in-house perfumer at Hermès, succeeding the legendary Jean-Claude Ellena in 2016. A graduate of ISIPCA and trained at Charabot in Grasse, she brings decades of experience to one of perfumery's most prestigious creative positions. Nagel's work for Hermès — including Twilly, Terre d'Hermès Eau Intense Vétiver, and the Jardin series — continues the house's tradition of understated elegance while introducing her own luminous, textured sensibility. She has also created masterpieces for Jo Malone, Narciso Rodriguez, and Valentino.
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