Question 1

What's the difference between Helene and Poison?

Accepted Answer

Helene is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Rance 1795 (2010) 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: White Floral, Warm Spicy, Woody, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Helene or Poison?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Helene scores 3.95/5 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 Helene and Poison smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 7 notes and 4 accords, including White Floral, Warm Spicy, Woody, Sweet, Cinnamon. 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, Helene or Poison?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which season suits Helene vs Poison?

Accepted Answer

Helene scores highest for spring wear; Poison scores highest for winter wear. Helene leans daytime, Poison leans evening.

Helene vs Poison

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (7)

Unique to Helene (6)

Unique to Poison (14)

Shared Accords (4)

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Attribute	Helene	Poison
Brand	Rance 1795	Dior
Year	2010	1985
Rating	3.95	3.93
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	13	21