Question 1

What's the difference between Courtesan and Poison?

Accepted Answer

Courtesan is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Worth (2006) 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 4 accords: Warm Spicy, Sweet, Fruity, White Floral.

Question 2

Which is better, Courtesan or Poison?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Courtesan scores 4.13/5 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 Courtesan and Poison smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 8 notes and 4 accords, including Warm Spicy, Sweet, Fruity, White Floral, Cinnamon. 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, Courtesan or Poison?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which season suits Courtesan vs Poison?

Accepted Answer

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

Courtesan vs Poison

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (8)

Unique to Courtesan (11)

Unique to Poison (13)

Shared Accords (4)

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Attribute	Courtesan	Poison
Brand	Worth	Dior
Year	2006	1985
Rating	4.13	3.93
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	19	21