Question 1

What's the difference between Be a Flame and Poison?

Accepted Answer

Be a Flame is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from City Parfum (undated) dominated by Vanilla 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, Woody, Sweet, White Floral.

Question 2

Which is better, Be a Flame or Poison?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Be a Flame scores 4.00/5 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 Be a Flame and Poison smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 5 notes and 4 accords, including Fruity, Woody, Sweet, White Floral, Sandalwood. 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, Be a Flame or Poison?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which season suits Be a Flame vs Poison?

Accepted Answer

Be a Flame scores highest for summer wear; Poison scores highest for winter wear. Be a Flame leans daytime, Poison leans evening.

Be a Flame vs Poison

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (5)

Uniek voor Be a Flame (4)

Uniek voor Poison (16)

Gedeelde akkoorden (4)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Poison

Positief

Negatief

Eigenschap	Be a Flame	Poison
Merk	City Parfum	Dior
Jaar	—	1985
Beoordeling	4.00	3.93
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	9	21