The Love-Philtre of Ikey Schoenstein is one of O. Henry's lesser-known comedic stories about a pharmacist who concocts a 'philtre' or love-potion. Ikey is in love but he must decide what to do when he hears of another suitor. O. Henry's short stories are well known for their wit, wordplay, warm characterization and clever twist endings.

William Sydney Porter (September 11, 1862 - June 5, 1910), better known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American writer known primarily for his short stories, though he also wrote poetry and non-fiction.