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Potion vs Suma Oriental

Potion and Suma Oriental overlap 50% in notes and accords; 3 notes appear in both. Suma Oriental lasts longer: longevity 7.8/10 against 7.2/10 for Potion. Suma Oriental projects more: sillage 7.4/10 against 6.5/10 for Potion.

At a glance

PotionSuma Oriental
BrandDsquared²Une Nuit Nomade
Release year20112015
ConcentrationEau de ParfumNo data
Rating
7.3/10436 votes
7.8/10562 votes
Longevity
7.2/10
7.8/10
Sillage
6.5/10
7.4/10

When to wear

Seasons
PotionSuma Oriental
Autumn40%42%
Winter38%43%
Spring18%11%
Summer5%0%
Occasions
PotionSuma Oriental
Evening25%32%
Nighttime23%28%
Casual20%22%
Daytime17%10%
Office14%8%

Notes

In both

  • Patchouli
  • Musk
  • Cashmere wood

Potion

Only in this one

  • Mint
  • Angelica
  • Thyme
  • Pepper
  • Cinnamon
  • Rose
  • Gentian
  • Amber

Suma Oriental

Only in this one

  • Cocoa
  • Rum
  • Cypriol
  • Clearwood™
  • Tonka bean
  • Sandalwood
  • Gaiac wood

Accords

Potion

  1. Sweet
  2. Gourmand
  3. Spicy
  4. Woody
  5. Oriental
  6. Resinous

Suma Oriental

  1. Sweet
  2. Gourmand
  3. Spicy
  4. Woody
  5. Oriental
  6. Resinous

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

Suma Oriental lasts longer: longevity 7.8/10 against 7.2/10 for Potion.

Which one projects more?

Suma Oriental projects more: sillage 7.4/10 against 6.5/10 for Potion.

Which one suits winter better?

Suma Oriental suits winter better: winter gets 43% of its season votes, against 38% for Potion.

Which one is rated higher?

Suma Oriental is rated higher: 7.8/10 against 7.3/10 for Potion.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Patchouli, Musk, Cashmere wood.