LOVE POTION

"Amortentia is the most powerful love potion in the world. It is distinctive for its mother-
of-pearl sheen, and steam rises from the potion in spirals. Amortentia smells different to
each person, according to what attracts them

Amortentia is the most powerful love potion in existence. It causes a powerful

infatuation or obsession from the drinker. It has a distinctive mother-of-pearl sheen, and
steam rises from it in characteristic spirals

Nature
"Powerful infatuations can be induced by the skilful potioneer, but never yet has
anyone managed to create the truly unbreakable, eternal, unconditional
attachment that alone can be called Love."
—Hector Dagworth-Granger regarding love potions[src]
Amortentia is the most powerful love potion in existence. It's considered to be a
powerful and highly dangerous potion. As stated it's dangerous to underestimate a
powerful infatuation. Despite its power, Amortentia doesn't create actual love; it's
impossible to manufacture or imitate love. The person under the effect of the potion will
only hold an obsession for the person who administered it.[1]
Effects
"They chose the one nearest a gold-coloured cauldron that was emitting one of
the most seductive scents Harry had ever inhaled: Somehow it reminded him
simultaneously of treacle tart, the woody smell of a broomstick handle, and
something flowery he thought he might have smelled at the Burrow. He found
that he was breathing very slowly and deeply and that the potion's fumes
seemed to be filling him up like drink."
—The aroma as smelled by Harry Potter[src]
It has a different aroma for everyone who smells it, reminding each person of the things
that they find most attractive, even if the person doesn't acknowledge or is unaware of
their fondness for the object of their affection themselves; e.g. Hermione Granger smelt
fresh cut grass, new parchment,[1] and Ron Weasley's hair.[2] Harry Potter smelled
treacle tart, the woody scent of broomstick handle, and "something flowery that he
thought he might have smelled at the Burrow" (which he later realised was the smell
of Ginny Weasley).[3]
The effects of the potion on a person are described to be near instantaneous; with the
person who drank the potion appearing "pale and sickly" and becoming obsessed with
the object of their affections, speaking of them as though "hit by a ray of purest sunlight"
and becoming excited or dangerously unstable towards others.[4]
Known aromas for individuals

Person Smells
Hermione Freshly mown grass, new parchment,[1] and Ron
Granger Weasley's hair[2]
Harry Potter Treacle tart, a broomstick handle, and Ginny Weasley.[1]
Etymology
 Amor is a Roman god of love, and the word "Amour" in French means
"Love".
 "Tentia" is also Latin for "held".
Behind the scenes

Amortentia, described as the Most Powerful Love Potion in the World

 According to J.K. Rowling, a large fountain filled with Amortentia could be
found in the Love Room in the Department of Mysteries.
 In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Hermione does not say what the
third thing she smells is, although Rowling revealed in an interview that the
third smell was Ron's hair.[2] However, in the film version, Hermione states
that the third thing she smells is spearmint toothpaste, due to the fact that
 in an earlier scene at The Burrow where Ron points out to Hermione there
is toothpaste on her face and her parents being dentists.
Appearances
 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (First appearance)
 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)
 LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
 Pottermore
 Wizarding World (Mentioned only)
 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery