Question 1

What's the difference between Kenzo and Pure Poison?

Accepted Answer

Kenzo is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Kenzo (1988) dominated by White Floral accords. Pure Poison is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Dior (2004) leaning on White Floral accords. They share 5 accords: White Floral, Woody, Citrus, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Kenzo or Pure Poison?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Kenzo scores 4.15/5 vs Pure Poison at 4.04/5. On r/fragrance, Kenzo sits at 7.8/10 (positive) while Pure Poison is 6.8/10 (mixed). Kenzo's standout strength: Unique, intriguing scent profile with dark marine and salty notes. Pure Poison's standout strength: Unique velvety, enveloping character with clean notes. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Kenzo and Pure Poison smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 9 notes and 5 accords, including White Floral, Woody, Citrus, Powdery, Sweet. Kenzo: The r/fragrance community views Kenzo (particularly the Homme EDP) as a distinctive, high-performing fragrance with a unique marine-salty character that justifies its linear nature. Pure Poison: Pure Poison divides the r/fragrance community with passionate fans calling it angelic, sensual, and versatile, while detractors find it chemical or overly powdery.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Kenzo or Pure Poison?

Accepted Answer

Kenzo: Excellent longevity (20+ hours reported) Pure Poison: Long-lasting and good performance Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Kenzo vs Pure Poison?

Accepted Answer

Kenzo scores highest for all seasons wear; Pure Poison scores highest for winter wear. Kenzo leans daytime, Pure Poison leans daytime.

Kenzo vs Pure Poison

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (9)

Uniek voor Kenzo (14)

Uniek voor Pure Poison (1)

Gedeelde akkoorden (5)

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Eigenschap	Kenzo	Pure Poison
Merk	Kenzo	Dior
Jaar	1988	2004
Beoordeling	4.15	4.04
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	23	10