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Notes
8
Accords
3
Perfumers
Pure Poison
feminine
Pure Poison by Dior is a Floral fragrance for women. Pure Poison was launched in 2004. Pure Poison was created by Carlos Benaïm, Dominique Ropion and Olivier Polge. Top notes are Jasmine, Orange, Bergamot and Sicilian Mandarin; middle notes are Gardenia and Orange Blossom; base notes are Sandalwood, White Amber, Cedar and White Musk. Pure Poison is the newest Dior’s poison; it enchants you, and fills you with bold strength. The name reflects the fragrance. Pure Poison was created by three perfumers, three ‘noses’, three souls, so this collective product delights with complex composition and incredible harmony. At the beginning you are allured by fresh notes of bergamot and jasmine, then white flowers come in, erotic and intoxicating, while sandalwood and amber in the base give it depth. Pure Poison was made in 2004. The creators are Carlos Benaim, Dominique Ropion and Olivier Polge.
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Fragrance Notes
Best Season
90%
Win
90%
Spr
49%
Sum
80%
Fall
Day & Night
100%
Day
91%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
17,063 votes
4.04
Love it
7.1k42%
Like it
6.4k38%
OK
8955%
Dislike
2.5k15%
Hate it
1681%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 68 community opinions from Reddit
6.8
/ 10 community score
Pure Poison divides the r/fragrance community with passionate fans calling it angelic, sensual, and versatile, while detractors find it chemical or overly powdery. The consensus is that it's a clean white floral with a distinctive velvety character that's neither a fresh daytime scent nor a heavy nightclub fragrance, making sampling essential before committing to a full bottle.
Strengths
- Unique velvety, enveloping character with clean notes
- Versatile and elegant - can work for multiple occasions
- Long-lasting and good performance
- Sensual yet sophisticated - clean but with depth
Weaknesses
- Highly polarizing - some find it unpleasant or chemical-smelling
- Too powdery and cold for some wearers
- Difficult to sample due to Dior's limited sample availability
- Expensive for a blind buy with mixed reception
Best for
Evening wearSummer daysLayering with gourmand scents
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
