Question 1

What's the difference between Iperborea and Pure Poison?

Accepted Answer

Iperborea is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Lorenzo Villoresi (2010) dominated by White 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, Powdery, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Iperborea or Pure Poison?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Iperborea scores 4.02/5 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 Iperborea and Pure Poison smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 5 notes and 4 accords, including White Floral, Citrus, Powdery, Sweet, Mandarin Orange. 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, Iperborea 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 Iperborea vs Pure Poison?

Accepted Answer

Iperborea scores highest for spring wear; Pure Poison scores highest for winter wear. Iperborea leans daytime, Pure Poison leans daytime.

Iperborea vs Pure Poison

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (5)

Unique to Iperborea (10)

Unique to Pure Poison (5)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Pure Poison

Positive

Negative

Attribute	Iperborea	Pure Poison
Brand	Lorenzo Villoresi	Dior
Year	2010	2004
Rating	4.02	4.04
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	17	10