120 community ratings

Pure Poison Elixir

Name: Pure Poison Elixir
Brand: Dior

Perfumer: François Demachy

2006WomenClassic

8.0/ 10

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Dior Pure Poison Elixir is a floral, gourmand women's scent in which jasmine and orange blossom are sweetened by vanilla, almond and cocoa bean; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: A night owl's pick; made for evenings out.

How does it perform?

From 103 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.5 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage

7.7 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.2 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

7.7 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

84% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Cocoa bean

Sandalwood

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Gourmand
Oriental
Powdery

What does Pure Poison Elixir smell like?

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It is chosen most for nights out and evenings, and most voters read it as feminine.

It opens with petitgrain and green mandarin orange for a fresh start. The heart is jasmine and orange blossom, giving it a floral core. The base of vanilla, almond, cocoa bean and sandalwood pulls it toward a sweet, powdery, oriental feel. Guerlain Mon Précieux Nectar and Boucheron Parfums de Joaillier have a close profile.