Question 1

What's the difference between La Prairie and Poison?

Accepted Answer

La Prairie is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from La Prairie (1993) 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, Sweet, Warm Spicy, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, La Prairie or Poison?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, La Prairie scores 4.68/5 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 La Prairie and Poison smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 15 notes and 5 accords, including Amber, Sweet, Warm Spicy, Woody, White Floral. 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, La Prairie or Poison?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which season suits La Prairie vs Poison?

Accepted Answer

La Prairie scores highest for fall wear; Poison scores highest for winter wear. La Prairie leans evening, Poison leans evening.

La Prairie vs Poison

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (15)

Unique to La Prairie (6)

Unique to Poison (6)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Poison

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Attribute	La Prairie	Poison
Brand	La Prairie	Dior
Year	1993	1985
Rating	4.68	3.93
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	21	21