Question 1

What's the difference between King Kong and Poison?

Accepted Answer

King Kong is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Kenzo (1978) dominated by Amber accords. Poison is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Dior (1985) leaning on Fruity accords. They share 5 accords: Amber, Warm Spicy, Fruity, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, King Kong or Poison?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, King Kong scores 4.35/5 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 King Kong and Poison smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. 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, King Kong or Poison?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which season suits King Kong vs Poison?

Accepted Answer

King Kong scores highest for fall wear; Poison scores highest for winter wear. King Kong leans evening, Poison leans evening.

King Kong vs Poison

Comparison Summary

Unique to Poison (21)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Poison

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Attribute	King Kong	Poison
Brand	Kenzo	Dior
Year	1978	1985
Rating	4.35	3.93
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	21