Question 1

What's the difference between Kahaia and Pure Poison?

Accepted Answer

Kahaia is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from The Body Shop (2016) 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 5 accords: White Floral, Sweet, Amber, Animalic.

Question 2

Which is better, Kahaia or Pure Poison?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Kahaia scores 4.18/5 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 Kahaia and Pure Poison smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 5 accords, including White Floral, Sweet, Amber, Animalic, Powdery. 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, Kahaia 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 Kahaia vs Pure Poison?

Accepted Answer

Kahaia scores highest for summer wear; Pure Poison scores highest for winter wear. Kahaia leans daytime, Pure Poison leans daytime.

Kahaia vs Pure Poison

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Kahaia (6)

Unique to Pure Poison (7)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Pure Poison

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Attribute	Kahaia	Pure Poison
Brand	The Body Shop	Dior
Year	2016	2004
Rating	4.18	4.04
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	9	10