Question 1

What's the difference between Cafe and Poison?

Accepted Answer

Cafe is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Cafe Parfums (1978) dominated by Warm Spicy accords. Poison is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Dior (1985) leaning on Fruity accords. They share 2 accords: Warm Spicy, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Cafe or Poison?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Cafe scores 3.84/5 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 Cafe and Poison smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 2 accords, including Warm Spicy, Woody, Rose, Vetiver. 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, Cafe or Poison?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which season suits Cafe vs Poison?

Accepted Answer

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

Cafe vs Poison

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to Cafe (5)

Unique to Poison (19)

Shared Accords (2)

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Poison

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Attribute	Cafe	Poison
Brand	Cafe Parfums	Dior
Year	1978	1985
Rating	3.84	3.93
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	7	21