Question 1

What's the difference between Poison and Dolce Vita?

Accepted Answer

Poison is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Dior (1985) dominated by Fruity accords. Dolce Vita is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Dior (1994) leaning on Warm Spicy accords. They share 4 accords: Fruity, Sweet, Woody, Warm Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Poison or Dolce Vita?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Poison scores 3.93/5 vs Dolce Vita at 4.05/5. On r/fragrance, Poison sits at 6.5/10 (mixed) while Dolce Vita is 0.0/10 (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 Poison and Dolce Vita smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 7 notes and 4 accords, including Fruity, Sweet, Woody, Warm Spicy, Brazilian Rosewood. 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. Dolce Vita: The provided Reddit posts do not contain any community opinions about 'Dolce Vita' by Dior.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Poison or Dolce Vita?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which season suits Poison vs Dolce Vita?

Accepted Answer

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

Poison vs Dolce Vita

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (7)

Unique to Poison (14)

Unique to Dolce Vita (8)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Poison

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Dolce Vita

Attribute	Poison	Dolce Vita
Brand	Dior	Dior
Year	1985	1994
Rating	3.93	4.05
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	21	16