Question 1

What's the difference between Silver Cristal and Poison?

Accepted Answer

Silver Cristal is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (1996) dominated by Woody accords. Poison is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Dior (1985) leaning on Fruity accords. They share 3 accords: Woody, White Floral, Warm Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Silver Cristal or Poison?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Silver Cristal scores 4.58/5 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 Silver Cristal and Poison smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 9 notes and 3 accords, including Woody, White Floral, Warm Spicy, Rose, Jasmine. 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, Silver Cristal or Poison?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which season suits Silver Cristal vs Poison?

Accepted Answer

Silver Cristal scores highest for spring wear; Poison scores highest for winter wear. Silver Cristal leans daytime, Poison leans evening.

Silver Cristal vs Poison

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (9)

Unique to Silver Cristal (11)

Unique to Poison (12)

Shared Accords (3)

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Poison

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Attribute	Silver Cristal	Poison
Brand	Amouage	Dior
Year	1996	1985
Rating	4.58	3.93
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	20	21