Question 1

What's the difference between Xia Xiang and Poison?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Which is better, Xia Xiang or Poison?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Xia Xiang scores 4.40/5 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 Xia Xiang and Poison smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 6 notes and 4 accords, including White Floral, Woody, Sweet, Fruity, 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, Xia Xiang or Poison?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which season suits Xia Xiang vs Poison?

Accepted Answer

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

Xia Xiang vs Poison

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (6)

Unique to Xia Xiang (11)

Unique to Poison (15)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Poison

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Attribute	Xia Xiang	Poison
Brand	Revlon	Dior
Year	1987	1985
Rating	4.40	3.93
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	17	21