Question 1

What's the difference between Oscar and Poison?

Accepted Answer

Oscar is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Oscar de la Renta (1977) dominated by White Floral accords. Poison is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Dior (1985) leaning on Fruity accords. They share 5 accords: White Floral, Woody, Amber, Warm Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Oscar or Poison?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Oscar scores 3.93/5 vs Poison at 3.93/5. On r/fragrance, Oscar sits at 5.5/10 (mixed) while Poison is 6.5/10 (mixed). 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 Oscar and Poison smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 10 notes and 5 accords, including White Floral, Woody, Amber, Warm Spicy, Sweet. Oscar: The provided Reddit discussions do not contain substantive community opinions about Oscar by Oscar de la Renta. 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, Oscar or Poison?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which season suits Oscar vs Poison?

Accepted Answer

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

Oscar vs Poison

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (10)

Unique to Oscar (13)

Unique to Poison (11)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

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Attribute	Oscar	Poison
Brand	Oscar de la Renta	Dior
Year	1977	1985
Rating	3.93	3.93
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	25	21