Question 1

What's the difference between Columbine and Poison?

Accepted Answer

Columbine is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Parfums Ciro (2019) 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 1 accord: Fruity.

Question 2

Which is better, Columbine or Poison?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Columbine scores 4.08/5 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 Columbine and Poison smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 1 accords, including Fruity, Vanilla, Musk, 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, Columbine or Poison?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which season suits Columbine vs Poison?

Accepted Answer

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

Columbine vs Poison

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Columbine (10)

Unique to Poison (18)

Shared Accords (1)

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Attribute	Columbine	Poison
Brand	Parfums Ciro	Dior
Year	2019	1985
Rating	4.08	3.93
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	13	21