Question 1

What's the difference between Femme and Pure Poison?

Accepted Answer

Femme is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Hugo Boss (2006) dominated by 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 4 accords: White Floral, Citrus, Animalic, Amber.

Question 2

Which is better, Femme or Pure Poison?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Femme scores 3.91/5 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 Femme and Pure Poison smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 4 accords, including White Floral, Citrus, Animalic, Amber, Jasmine. 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, Femme 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 Femme vs Pure Poison?

Accepted Answer

Femme scores highest for all seasons wear; Pure Poison scores highest for winter wear. Femme leans daytime, Pure Poison leans daytime.

Femme vs Pure Poison

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to Femme (7)

Unique to Pure Poison (8)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Pure Poison

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Attribute	Femme	Pure Poison
Brand	Hugo Boss	Dior
Year	2006	2004
Rating	3.91	4.04
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	9	10