Question 1

What's the difference between Elige and Poison?

Accepted Answer

Elige is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Mary Kay (1998) dominated by White Floral accords. Poison is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Dior (1985) leaning on Fruity accords. They share 4 accords: White Floral, Woody, Warm Spicy, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Elige or Poison?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Elige 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 Elige and Poison smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 4 accords, including White Floral, Woody, Warm Spicy, Sweet, Jasmine. 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, Elige or Poison?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which season suits Elige vs Poison?

Accepted Answer

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

Elige vs Poison

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Elige (11)

Unique to Poison (18)

Shared Accords (4)

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Poison

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Attribute	Elige	Poison
Brand	Mary Kay	Dior
Year	1998	1985
Rating	3.84	3.93
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	14	21