Question 1

What's the difference between Volcan d'Amour and Poison?

Accepted Answer

Volcan d'Amour is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Diane von Furstenberg (1981) 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, Balsamic, Warm Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Volcan d'Amour or Poison?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Volcan d'Amour scores 4.43/5 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 Volcan d'Amour and Poison smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. 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, Volcan d'Amour or Poison?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which season suits Volcan d'Amour vs Poison?

Accepted Answer

Volcan d'Amour scores highest for all seasons wear; Poison scores highest for winter wear. Volcan d'Amour leans daytime, Poison leans evening.

Volcan d'Amour vs Poison

Comparison Summary

Unique to Poison (21)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

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Attribute	Volcan d'Amour	Poison
Brand	Diane von Furstenberg	Dior
Year	1981	1985
Rating	4.43	3.93
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	21