Mad Potion
Perfumer: Stephen Nilsen
65 ratings
From your scent profile
Katy Perry Mad Potion is a sweet, fruity and powdery women's fragrance with a gourmand streak, built around vanilla and musk.
Skunky's take: Like a fruit basket, fun and colorful.
How does it perform?
From 66 community ratings, all out of 10.
A short but sweet date; a travel size in your bag is a good idea.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Looks good without trying too hard.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy risk
Only 46% of votes are positive.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Heart notesfirst few hours
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- Gourmand
- Powdery
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Gourmand
PowderyWhat does Mad Potion smell like?
Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it stays close to the skin and feels light. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is worn mainly for leisure and daily use. It reads feminine and modern.
It opens with white peony, apple and Tahitian vanilla, and jasmine and Bourbon vanilla lead the heart. In the base, amber, musk and Mexican vanilla absolute leave it warm, sweet and soft. A synthetic tone also sits among the accords. Primark Tease and Britney Spears Midnight Fantasy have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- White peony
- Tahitian vanilla
- Apple
First hours
- Bourbon vanilla
- Musk
- Jasmine
Towards evening
- Amber
- Musk
- Mexican vanilla absolute
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 43%Winter
- 39%Autumn
- 16%Spring
Winter
Autumn
Spring- Casual37%
- Daytime20%
- Evening20%
- Nighttime12%
- Office9%
Least picked for the office.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
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47% match#Tank for Her
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42% matchLike a Day in a Candy Shop
essence · 2012
41% matchMidnight Fantasy (Eau de Parfum)
Britney Spears · 2007
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Last updated: October 26, 2026