Question 1

What's the difference between Il Bacio and Poison?

Accepted Answer

Il Bacio is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Borghese (1993) dominated by White Floral 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, Fruity, Sweet, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Il Bacio or Poison?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Il Bacio scores 4.02/5 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 Il Bacio and Poison smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 7 notes and 4 accords, including White Floral, Fruity, Sweet, Woody, Jasmine. 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, Il Bacio or Poison?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which season suits Il Bacio vs Poison?

Accepted Answer

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

Il Bacio vs Poison

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (7)

Unique to Il Bacio (6)

Unique to Poison (14)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Poison

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Attribute	Il Bacio	Poison
Brand	Borghese	Dior
Year	1993	1985
Rating	4.02	3.93
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	13	21