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Potion Absinthe by Police

Police· 2023· Eau de Cologne

Potion Absinthe

9.1few votesTypically ~$20

Black pepper and cannabis up top, drying down to cedarwood and gaiac wood. Suits daily wear in fall.

GreenSpicyWoodyFougèreEarthy

Perfumer: Leslie Gauthier

Scent profile

Top notes

Black pepper Cannabis Mandarin orange

Heart notes

Absinth Sage Star anise

Base notes

Cedarwood Gaiac wood

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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When to wear it

A fall fragrance that works day and night — at its best for everyday wear and the office.

FallDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

86%

Spring

80%

Summer

66%

Fall

100%

Day

100%

Night

91%

Where

Office

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Casual

100%

Date

93%

Club

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Formal

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Performance

Longevitymoderate

Sillagemoderate

Season & occasion fit is derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes (100% = its strongest setting). Longevity and sillage reflect community reports.

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Sport

62%