Question 1

What's the difference between Scoundrel and Poison?

Accepted Answer

Scoundrel is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Revlon (1980) dominated by Aromatic 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, Fruity, White Floral, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Scoundrel or Poison?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Scoundrel scores 4.07/5 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 Scoundrel and Poison smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 5 notes and 4 accords, including Sweet, Fruity, White Floral, Woody, Tuberose. 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, Scoundrel or Poison?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which season suits Scoundrel vs Poison?

Accepted Answer

Scoundrel scores highest for winter wear; Poison scores highest for winter wear. Scoundrel leans evening, Poison leans evening.

Scoundrel vs Poison

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (5)

Unique to Scoundrel (14)

Unique to Poison (16)

Shared Accords (4)

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Poison

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Attribute	Scoundrel	Poison
Brand	Revlon	Dior
Year	1980	1985
Rating	4.07	3.93
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	19	21