Question 1

What's the difference between Vanisia and Poison?

Accepted Answer

Vanisia is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Creed (1987) dominated by Amber accords. Poison is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Dior (1985) leaning on Fruity accords. They share 4 accords: Amber, Woody, White Floral, Balsamic.

Question 2

Which is better, Vanisia or Poison?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Vanisia scores 4.14/5 vs Poison at 3.93/5. On r/fragrance, Vanisia sits at 0.0/10 (mixed) while Poison is 6.5/10 (mixed). 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 Vanisia and Poison smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 5 notes and 4 accords, including Amber, Woody, White Floral, Balsamic, Rose. Vanisia: No community opinions about Vanisia by Creed were found in the provided Reddit thread. 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, Vanisia or Poison?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which season suits Vanisia vs Poison?

Accepted Answer

Vanisia scores highest for fall wear; Poison scores highest for winter wear. Vanisia leans evening, Poison leans evening.

Vanisia vs Poison

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (5)

Unique to Vanisia (2)

Unique to Poison (16)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

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Attribute	Vanisia	Poison
Brand	Creed	Dior
Year	1987	1985
Rating	4.14	3.93
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	7	21