Question 1

What's the difference between C'est La Vie and Poison?

Accepted Answer

C'est La Vie is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Christian Lacroix (1990) dominated by Floral accords. Poison is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Dior (1985) leaning on Fruity accords. They share 6 accords: White Floral, Fruity, Woody, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, C'est La Vie or Poison?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, C'est La Vie scores 4.09/5 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 C'est La Vie and Poison smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. 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, C'est La Vie or Poison?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which season suits C'est La Vie vs Poison?

Accepted Answer

C'est La Vie scores highest for fall wear; Poison scores highest for winter wear. C'est La Vie leans evening, Poison leans evening.

C'est La Vie vs Poison

Comparison Summary

Unique to Poison (21)

Shared Accords (6)

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Attribute	C'est La Vie	Poison
Brand	Christian Lacroix	Dior
Year	1990	1985
Rating	4.09	3.93
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	21