Question 1

What's the difference between Songes Eau de Parfum and Pure Poison?

Accepted Answer

Songes Eau de Parfum is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Goutal (2006) dominated by White Floral accords. Pure Poison is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Dior (2004) leaning on White Floral accords. They share 3 accords: White Floral, Sweet, Amber.

Question 2

Which is better, Songes Eau de Parfum or Pure Poison?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Songes Eau de Parfum scores 4.10/5 vs Pure Poison at 4.04/5. On r/fragrance, Songes Eau de Parfum sits at 6.5/10 (mixed) while Pure Poison is 6.8/10 (mixed). Songes Eau de Parfum's standout strength: Rich, sweet, exotic floral character with fruity facets. Pure Poison's standout strength: Unique velvety, enveloping character with clean notes. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Songes Eau de Parfum and Pure Poison smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Songes Eau de Parfum: The r/fragrance community has divided opinions on ylang-ylang, with many passionate advocates praising its luxurious, fruity-floral character, while others find it polarizing due to its banana, rubber, or cleaning product associations. Pure Poison: Pure Poison divides the r/fragrance community with passionate fans calling it angelic, sensual, and versatile, while detractors find it chemical or overly powdery.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Songes Eau de Parfum or Pure Poison?

Accepted Answer

Pure Poison: Long-lasting and good performance Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Songes Eau de Parfum vs Pure Poison?

Accepted Answer

Songes Eau de Parfum scores highest for summer wear; Pure Poison scores highest for winter wear. Songes Eau de Parfum leans daytime, Pure Poison leans daytime.

Songes Eau de Parfum vs Pure Poison

Comparison Summary

Unique to Pure Poison (10)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

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Attribute	Songes Eau de Parfum	Pure Poison
Brand	Goutal	Dior
Year	2006	2004
Rating	4.10	4.04
Concentration	Eau de Parfum	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	10