Question 1

What's the difference between Amarante and Poison?

Accepted Answer

Amarante is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Louis Feraud (2012) dominated by Citrus accords. Poison is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Dior (1985) leaning on Fruity accords. They share 3 accords: Fruity, Sweet, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Amarante or Poison?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Amarante scores 3.67/5 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 Amarante and Poison smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 4 notes and 3 accords, including Fruity, Sweet, Woody, Rose, Musk. 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, Amarante or Poison?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which season suits Amarante vs Poison?

Accepted Answer

Amarante scores highest for spring wear; Poison scores highest for winter wear. Amarante leans daytime, Poison leans evening.

Amarante vs Poison

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (4)

Unique to Amarante (5)

Unique to Poison (17)

Shared Accords (3)

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Poison

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Attribute	Amarante	Poison
Brand	Louis Feraud	Dior
Year	2012	1985
Rating	3.67	3.93
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	9	21