535 community ratings

Poison (Esprit de Parfum)

Name: Poison (Esprit de Parfum)
Brand: Dior

Perfumer: Jean Guichard

1985WomenClassic

7.9/ 10

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Dior Poison (Esprit de Parfum) is a dense, sweet and spicy women's fragrance suited to evenings and nights out and to the fall and winter months; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: Floral accords up front; keep it from the bees.

How does it perform?

From 422 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

9.1 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage

8.9 /10

You will be noticed when you walk into a room.

Bottle

8.4 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

7.7 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

82% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Coriander Aniseed Pimento Plum

Orange honey

Rosewood

Wild berries

Heart notesfirst few hours

Tuberose Neroli Frankincense Opoponax Rose Jasmine Carnation Cinnamon

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Vetiver Heliotrope Sandalwood Cedar Musk Vanilla Amber

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Animal
Powdery

What does Poison (Esprit de Parfum) smell like?

Both its longevity and its sillage are rated very strong, so it leaves a noticeable trail. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening or a night out; summer and the office are rarely chosen. About half of voters call it feminine, and many of the rest call it classic.

It opens with coriander, aniseed, pimento and plum. The heart builds a floral body of tuberose, neroli and rose, while cinnamon and frankincense add a spicy, smoky edge. In the base, vanilla, amber, sandalwood and musk sweeten it and settle into a powdery, oriental softness. Dior Poison (1992) and Yves Saint Laurent Opium (1977) have a close profile.