Question 1

What's the difference between Elle L'aime and Pure Poison?

Accepted Answer

Elle L'aime is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Lolita Lempicka (2013) dominated by Citrus 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: Citrus, Sweet, Woody, White Floral.

Question 2

Which is better, Elle L'aime or Pure Poison?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Elle L'aime scores 3.90/5 vs Pure Poison at 4.04/5. On r/fragrance, Elle L'aime sits at 7.5/10 (positive) while Pure Poison is 6.8/10 (mixed). Elle L'aime's standout strength: Pleasant, fresh scent suitable for warmer seasons. 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 Elle L'aime and Pure Poison smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 5 accords, including Citrus, Sweet, Woody, White Floral, Powdery. Elle L'aime: Elle L'aime by Lolita Lempicka is viewed positively by the community as a light, fresh fragrance with decent performance for its price point. 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, Elle L'aime or Pure Poison?

Accepted Answer

Elle L'aime: Limited longevity and projection Pure Poison: Long-lasting and good performance Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Elle L'aime vs Pure Poison?

Accepted Answer

Elle L'aime scores highest for summer wear; Pure Poison scores highest for winter wear. Elle L'aime leans daytime, Pure Poison leans daytime.

Elle L'aime vs Pure Poison

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Elle L'aime (6)

Unique to Pure Poison (7)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Pure Poison

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Attribute	Elle L'aime	Pure Poison
Brand	Lolita Lempicka	Dior
Year	2013	2004
Rating	3.90	4.04
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	9	10