Question 1

What's the difference between Giraffe and Poison?

Accepted Answer

Giraffe is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from John Mac Steed (undated) dominated by Powdery accords. Poison is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Dior (1985) leaning on Fruity accords. They share 4 accords: Fruity, Woody, Sweet, Warm Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Giraffe or Poison?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Giraffe scores 3.67/5 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 Giraffe and Poison smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 7 notes and 4 accords, including Fruity, Woody, Sweet, Warm Spicy, Orange Blossom. 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, Giraffe or Poison?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which season suits Giraffe vs Poison?

Accepted Answer

Giraffe scores highest for summer wear; Poison scores highest for winter wear. Giraffe leans daytime, Poison leans evening.

Giraffe vs Poison

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (7)

Unique to Giraffe (2)

Unique to Poison (14)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Poison

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Attribute	Giraffe	Poison
Brand	John Mac Steed	Dior
Year	—	1985
Rating	3.67	3.93
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	9	21