Question 1

What's the difference between Alkemi and Poison?

Accepted Answer

Alkemi is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Laboratorio Olfattivo (2010) dominated by Amber accords. Poison is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Dior (1985) leaning on Fruity accords. They share 5 accords: Amber, Woody, Balsamic, Warm Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Alkemi or Poison?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Alkemi scores 3.89/5 vs Poison at 3.93/5. Poison's standout strength: Iconic 90s fragrance with historical significance and nostalgia. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Alkemi and Poison smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 5 notes and 5 accords, including Amber, Woody, Balsamic, Warm Spicy, Sweet. Poison: Dior Poison is a highly polarizing fragrance with strong nostalgic value from the 1980s-90s era, praised for its unique dark character and longevity.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Alkemi or Poison?

Accepted Answer

Poison: Strong longevity and projection Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Alkemi vs Poison?

Accepted Answer

Alkemi scores highest for fall wear; Poison scores highest for winter wear. Alkemi leans daytime, Poison leans evening.

Alkemi vs Poison

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (5)

Unique to Alkemi (4)

Unique to Poison (16)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Poison

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Attribute	Alkemi	Poison
Brand	Laboratorio Olfattivo	Dior
Year	2010	1985
Rating	3.89	3.93
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	9	21