Poison by Dior is an Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Poison was launched in 1985. Poison was created by Edouard Flechier and Maurice Roger. Top notes are Plum, Wild Berries, Coriander, Anise and Brazilian Rosewood; middle notes are Tuberose, Incense, White Honey, Cinnamon, Opoponax, Carnation, Jasmine, African Orange Flower and Rose; base notes are Vanille, Amber, Sandalwood, Heliotrope, Musk, Vetiver and Virginia Cedar. Forbidden fruit from the house of Dior, Poison is the revolutionary fragrance that became a legend since it has been launched in 1985. An unrivalled alchemy; spicy, fruity, woody fragrance of enigmatic profoundness that mesmerizes the senses…forever. Top notes include coriander, wildberries, orange honey, tuberose are at perfume’s heart, while base note features opopanar. This dark, mysterious and elegant perfume, which won a FiFi award in 1987, was created by Edouard Flechier. In 2006, the house of Dior released the Poison Amulets. These are limited edition 15 ml purse sprays available in Poison, Pure Poison, Tendre Poison and Hypnotic Poison; each comes with 2 refills and is packaged in a satin pouch with funnel. The bottles are very elegant while following the style and colors of the originals.
Blind Buy Score
How safe this is to buy before you smell it.
2.7
/ 5
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Poison EDT packs dominant warm‑spicy, incense, vetiver and balsamic notes that become heavy in Indian heat. Reddit shows many warnings to sample, reformulation longevity issues, and a polarizing play‑dough scent. Combined with strong projection, the fragrance is risky for blind buying in India.
For Indian weather
How this scent changes the score when you wear it here.
Can feel heavier in Indian heat
Often gets compliments
Smells strong — use fewer sprays in the heat
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Holds up
Long‑lasting for an EDT (≈8 h in moderate conditions).
Iconic plum‑fruit‑amber‑floral DNA that many fans love.
Strong sillage when applied sparingly; praised as a signature scent.
Watch-outs
Combination of incense, vetiver, cinnamon, opoponax creates high‑risk heat amplification.
Strong projection becomes overwhelming in close‑quarters or AC offices.
Reformulation reports: longevity dropped to 2‑4 h, requiring frequent re‑application.
The 2.7 out of 5 already includes how this scent behaves in Indian weather.
Not recommended as a blind gift
High‑risk notes (incense, vetiver, cinnamon) amplify in Indian heat and strong projection, plus many users advise sampling first, making it unsafe to gift.
Performance
How it actually wears
Community-sourced scores on a 0-10 scale, plus the character spectrum.
9.5
Longevity
~10 hrs
3.1
Compliment factor
Polarizing
7.6
Sillage
CharacterLeans feminine
FeminineUnisexMasculine
When to wear it
Seasons & occasions
Top picks shown first. Expand for the full vote breakdown.
Best seasons
WinterBest match
AutumnAlso great
SpringWorks well
SummerLight option
Best occasions
GymBest match
DateAlso great
Time of day
Mostly evening
Community verdict
Polarizing: here's the honest split
Community-voted pros and cons from our fragrance catalog. We surface the cons, not just the praise.
Who might not like it
May be too strong for some people's taste
Reformulations may not match vintage versions
Can be overwhelming or headache-inducing
Associated with a particular era or style
Not suitable for everyday wear
Some people find it old-fashioned or dated
What people love
Dark seductive and unusual aroma
Classic and timeless fragrance
Expertly blended notes
Excellent sillage and longevity
Great for special occasions
Nostalgic and comforting scent
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