Question 1

What's the difference between Shanghai and Poison?

Accepted Answer

Shanghai is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Marc Rosen (2005) dominated by Fruity accords. Poison is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Dior (1985) leaning on Fruity accords. They share 4 accords: Fruity, Woody, Warm Spicy, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Shanghai or Poison?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Shanghai scores 4.03/5 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 Shanghai and Poison smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 6 notes and 4 accords, including Fruity, Woody, Warm Spicy, Sweet, 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, Shanghai or Poison?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which season suits Shanghai vs Poison?

Accepted Answer

Shanghai scores highest for all seasons wear; Poison scores highest for winter wear. Shanghai leans daytime, Poison leans evening.

Shanghai vs Poison

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (6)

Unique to Shanghai (7)

Unique to Poison (15)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

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Attribute	Shanghai	Poison
Brand	Marc Rosen	Dior
Year	2005	1985
Rating	4.03	3.93
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	13	21