Question 1

What's the difference between Elige and Pure Poison?

Accepted Answer

Elige is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Mary Kay (1998) dominated by White 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 3 accords: White Floral, Woody, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Elige or Pure Poison?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Elige scores 3.84/5 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 Elige and Pure Poison smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 3 accords, including White Floral, Woody, Sweet, Jasmine, Mandarin Orange. 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, Elige 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 Elige vs Pure Poison?

Accepted Answer

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

Elige vs Pure Poison

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Elige (11)

Unique to Pure Poison (7)

Shared Accords (3)

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Pure Poison

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Attribute	Elige	Pure Poison
Brand	Mary Kay	Dior
Year	1998	2004
Rating	3.84	4.04
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	14	10