Question 1

What's the difference between Madison and Poison?

Accepted Answer

Madison is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Brooks Brothers (2011) dominated by Leather accords. Poison is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Dior (1985) leaning on Fruity accords. They share 4 accords: Fruity, Sweet, Warm Spicy, Amber.

Question 2

Which is better, Madison or Poison?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

They share 4 notes and 4 accords, including Fruity, Sweet, Warm Spicy, Amber, 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, Madison or Poison?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which season suits Madison vs Poison?

Accepted Answer

Madison scores highest for all seasons wear; Poison scores highest for winter wear. Madison leans daytime, Poison leans evening.

Madison vs Poison

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (4)

Unique to Madison (9)

Unique to Poison (17)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Poison

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Attribute	Madison	Poison
Brand	Brooks Brothers	Dior
Year	2011	1985
Rating	4.18	3.93
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	13	21