Question 1

What's the difference between Tres Jourdan and Poison?

Accepted Answer

Tres Jourdan is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Charles Jourdan (1992) 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, White Floral, Sweet, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Tres Jourdan or Poison?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Tres Jourdan scores 3.74/5 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 Tres Jourdan and Poison smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 8 notes and 4 accords, including Fruity, White Floral, Sweet, Woody, Rose. 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, Tres Jourdan or Poison?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which season suits Tres Jourdan vs Poison?

Accepted Answer

Tres Jourdan scores highest for spring wear; Poison scores highest for winter wear. Tres Jourdan leans daytime, Poison leans evening.

Tres Jourdan vs Poison

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (8)

Unique to Tres Jourdan (9)

Unique to Poison (13)

Shared Accords (4)

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Attribute	Tres Jourdan	Poison
Brand	Charles Jourdan	Dior
Year	1992	1985
Rating	3.74	3.93
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	17	21