Question 1

What's the difference between Plum and Poison?

Accepted Answer

Plum is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Mary Greenwell (2010) 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, Fruity, Woody, Tuberose.

Question 2

Which is better, Plum or Poison?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Plum scores 4.05/5 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 Plum and Poison smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 8 notes and 5 accords, including White Floral, Fruity, Woody, Tuberose, Sweet. 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, Plum or Poison?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which season suits Plum vs Poison?

Accepted Answer

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

Plum vs Poison

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (8)

Unique to Plum (7)

Unique to Poison (13)

Shared Accords (5)

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Attribute	Plum	Poison
Brand	Mary Greenwell	Dior
Year	2010	1985
Rating	4.05	3.93
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	15	21