Potion Blue Cadet

I simply don't get the lukewarm reviews that this scent gets on this website. This one is excellent in my view (so much better than its lowish score suggests), and although perhaps (tastefully) understated, is not in the least bit bland. Despite its sapphire blue colour liquid, I wouldn't describe it as an aquatic. Instead it's beautifully woody, dry, smooth, elegant and distinctive; and performance is really good on me with moderate spraying. It's even generated rave compliments from females some 6 hours after spraying...way after the time I could still smell it. I think it's a year-round scent that smells good and performs very well in all temperatures. I think it's also very versatile, being especially suited to daytime casual (including jeanswear), sport, and work use. I like the classy bottle, weighted corrugated lid, and textured box too. To summarise, I'm completely satisfied with this purchase as evidenced by the TWO backup 100 ml bottles I bought soon after at a very reasonable price in the UK for a genuine designer scent. Overall, I recommend it without any hesitation.

Great perfume. I prefer this one to the original Potion. This one opens up similar to Dior Homme Cologne 2013, it has the same Bergamot note. Quite fresh and perfect for summer days. I am actually deciding between this one and Dior Homme Cologne 2013. Can anyone help me decide? Thanks :) In overall: 8/10.

awesome! it is not a unique scent, but it smells good, perfect for summer days!

Interesting that this fragrance reminds people of AF, and Legend. I don't get this at all on my skin. For me, this is reminiscent slightly of the 90's sport fragrances. The woodiness of Polo Sport for example; mixed with the citruses of Givenchy's play series really allows for a shower fresh fragrance that's great after the gym. I get Locker Room with a touch of class. That sounds pretty terrible, but this frag would be great for hanging out and doing errands. While it's not too complex, the dry down goes green and herbal which is different from the initial soft citrus blast you get at first spray. Overall it's missable, but still pleasant. Do not regret buying at 10$ for a 30 ml traveller. Wouldn't necessarily recommend it without trying though as it could be pretty boring if you're looking for something exciting. Edit; okay, I'm starting to get the Fierce and Legend (and I find an Ed Hardy Skulls more similar) comparisons. Wearing this in pretty high heat but what's great is that the quality is superior to the others just mentioned with respect to my sinuses, and reaction to synthetic ingredients. Alas, for those who enjoy fragrances that project, you'd be better off sticking to Mont Blanc, or Ed Hardy, and definitely Abercrombie (at least the original Fierce)

This is something I've smelled before a blend of citrus and aquatic notes to create a really disappointing fragrance. Shame really because the others in the Potion collection are pretty good. The Original is okay but the Black Potion? Wow that's a really good fragrance. A few people mentioning how banal and unoriginal this fragrance is, I can agree with that in the main part but there's a unique note in there must be that hemlock? I don't know? But something about this fragrance stayed with me, not necessarily in a good way. All in all it's a cedar and citrus dominated fresh fragrance which I wasn't fond of and does grab me, with so many better fragrances on the market why would you get this one as the longevity and projection are abysmal.