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Potion Blue Cadet by Dsquared² — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Potion Blue Cadet by Dsquared²

Dsquared²· 2013

Potion Blue Cadet

6.777Typically ~$50

Mostly mandarin orange and bergamot zest, warmed by cistus.

FreshCitrusAquaticSweetWoody

Perfumer: Mathilde Bijaoui

Scent profile

Top notes

Mandarin orange Bergamot zest Pink grapefruit zest

Heart notes

Balsam fir Canadian hemlock needle Siberian stone pine needle White cedar

Base notes

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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When to wear it

A spring and fall fragrance that wears easiest in daylight — at its best for everyday wear and the office.

SpringDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

90%

Spring

100%

Summer

98%

Fall

100%

Day

100%

Night

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Where

Office

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Casual

100%

Date

83%

Club

63%

Formal

72%

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Sport

70%