Ce Soir Ou Jamais is positively received as a honeyed rose fragrance with quality comparable to other niche perfumes. The community appreciates its elegant floral character and nostalgic appeal, though it receives limited discussion suggesting a more specialized rather than universal audience.
Positive
Honeyed rose character with pleasant sweetness
Reminiscent of quality niche fragrances like Goutal
Evokes positive memories and emotional connections
Feminine and elegant composition
Negative
Limited discussion in community suggests niche appeal
May not be as unique compared to other Serge Lutens offerings
Minimal sillage information available from reviews
Community Sentiment Pulse — Poison
Mixed
66 opinions · Source: r/fragrance community
6.5
/10
Dior Poison is a highly polarizing fragrance with strong nostalgic value from the 1980s-90s era, praised for its unique dark character and longevity. However, modern reformulations have disappointed fans seeking the original intensity, and the scent's boldness makes it unsuitable for daily wear, limiting its appeal to adventurous fragrance enthusiasts and special occasion use.
Positive
Iconic 90s fragrance with historical significance and nostalgia
Strong longevity and projection
Unique dark, complex scent profile that stands out
Multiple variants in the line offer different expressions
Negative
Modern reformulation criticized for losing original DNA and potency
Not suitable for everyday wear due to intensity
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between Ce Soir Ou Jamais and Poison?+
Ce Soir Ou Jamais is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Goutal (1999) dominated by Rose accords. Poison is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Dior (1985) leaning on Fruity accords. They share 1 accord: Amber.
By community rating, Ce Soir Ou Jamais scores 3.87/5 vs Poison at 3.93/5. On r/fragrance, Ce Soir Ou Jamais sits at 7.5/10 (positive) while Poison is 6.5/10 (mixed). Ce Soir Ou Jamais's standout strength: Honeyed rose character with pleasant sweetness. 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.
Do Ce Soir Ou Jamais and Poison smell similar?+
They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Ce Soir Ou Jamais: Ce Soir Ou Jamais is positively received as a honeyed rose fragrance with quality comparable to other niche perfumes. 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.
Which lasts longer, Ce Soir Ou Jamais or Poison?+
Poison: Strong longevity and projection Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.
Which season suits Ce Soir Ou Jamais vs Poison?+
Ce Soir Ou Jamais scores highest for spring wear; Poison scores highest for winter wear. Ce Soir Ou Jamais leans daytime, Poison leans evening.
Polarizing scent - many find it too dark, heavy, or challenging
Discontinued variants difficult and expensive to replace
