Question 1

What's the difference between Duende and Pure Poison?

Accepted Answer

Duende is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Jesus Del Pozo (1992) dominated by Yellow Floral accords. Pure Poison is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Dior (2004) leaning on White Floral accords. They share 5 accords: Sweet, Powdery, Citrus, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Duende or Pure Poison?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Duende scores 3.83/5 vs Pure Poison at 4.04/5. Pure Poison's standout strength: Unique velvety, enveloping character with clean notes. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Duende and Pure Poison smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 5 notes and 5 accords, including Sweet, Powdery, Citrus, Woody, White Floral. Pure Poison: Pure Poison divides the r/fragrance community with passionate fans calling it angelic, sensual, and versatile, while detractors find it chemical or overly powdery.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Duende or Pure Poison?

Accepted Answer

Pure Poison: Long-lasting and good performance Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Duende vs Pure Poison?

Accepted Answer

Duende scores highest for spring wear; Pure Poison scores highest for winter wear. Duende leans daytime, Pure Poison leans daytime.

Duende vs Pure Poison

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (5)

Unique to Duende (6)

Unique to Pure Poison (5)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Pure Poison

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Attribute	Duende	Pure Poison
Brand	Jesus Del Pozo	Dior
Year	1992	2004
Rating	3.83	4.04
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	11	10