Pure Poison
white floral up front, then citrus, settling into woody.
About
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,…
Noses: Dominique Ropion · Olivier Polge · Carlos Benaïm
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Wear Ledger
Opening · mid · drydownOpening· 0–30m
Heart· 2–4h
Drydown· 6h+
Olfactory readout
Accord mixWear intel
Community dataSkin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.
Wardrobe slot fits
Where it belongs- Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
- Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
- Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
- Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Before you buy
Wear-tested answersWhat does Pure Poison smell like?
white floral up front, then citrus, settling into woody. Dominant accords: white floral, citrus, woody.
What notes are in Pure Poison?
Top: Jasmine, Orange, Bergamot, Sicilian Mandarin. Heart: Gardenia, Orange Blossom. Base: Sandalwood, White Amber, Cedar, White Musk.
How long does Pure Poison last?
Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.
Is Pure Poison loud?
Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.
What season is Pure Poison best for?
Spring is the top pick (29%). Winter is second at 29%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.
Day or night for Pure Poison?
Day wear leads at 52%. Night is a secondary pick at 48%.
Is Pure Poison for men or women?
Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 81% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.
Who made Pure Poison?
Composed by Dominique Ropion and Olivier Polge and Carlos Benaïm. Released in 2004.
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