Question 1

What's the difference between Reverie and Poison?

Accepted Answer

Reverie is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Gloria Vanderbilt (1999) dominated by Sweet 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, Fruity, Warm Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Reverie or Poison?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Reverie scores 4.34/5 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 Reverie and Poison smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 5 notes and 4 accords, including Sweet, Woody, Fruity, Warm Spicy, Cinnamon. 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, Reverie or Poison?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which season suits Reverie vs Poison?

Accepted Answer

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

Reverie vs Poison

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (5)

Unique to Reverie (7)

Unique to Poison (16)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Poison

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Attribute	Reverie	Poison
Brand	Gloria Vanderbilt	Dior
Year	1999	1985
Rating	4.34	3.93
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	12	21