Question 1

What's the difference between Born To Be Wild and Poison?

Accepted Answer

Born To Be Wild is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Route 66 (2022) dominated by Woody accords. Poison is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Dior (1985) leaning on Fruity accords. They share 5 accords: Woody, Sweet, Amber, Warm Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Born To Be Wild or Poison?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Born To Be Wild scores 3.70/5 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 Born To Be Wild and Poison smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 5 accords, including Woody, Sweet, Amber, Warm Spicy, Balsamic. 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, Born To Be Wild or Poison?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which season suits Born To Be Wild vs Poison?

Accepted Answer

Born To Be Wild scores highest for fall wear; Poison scores highest for winter wear. Born To Be Wild leans daytime, Poison leans evening.

Born To Be Wild vs Poison

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Born To Be Wild (6)

Unique to Poison (18)

Shared Accords (5)

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Poison

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Attribute	Born To Be Wild	Poison
Brand	Route 66	Dior
Year	2022	1985
Rating	3.70	3.93
Concentration	—	—
Gender	masculine	feminine
Total Notes	9	21