Question 1

What's the difference between Only and Poison?

Accepted Answer

Only is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Julio Iglesias (1989) dominated by Powdery accords. Poison is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Dior (1985) leaning on Fruity accords. They share 4 accords: Sweet, Woody, Amber, Fruity.

Question 2

Which is better, Only or Poison?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Only scores 4.41/5 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 Only and Poison smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 12 notes and 4 accords, including Sweet, Woody, Amber, Fruity, Plum. 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, Only or Poison?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which season suits Only vs Poison?

Accepted Answer

Only scores highest for fall wear; Poison scores highest for winter wear. Only leans daytime, Poison leans evening.

Only vs Poison

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (12)

Unique to Only (11)

Unique to Poison (9)

Shared Accords (4)

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Attribute	Only	Poison
Brand	Julio Iglesias	Dior
Year	1989	1985
Rating	4.41	3.93
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	23	21