Midnight Poison
| Edt | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2007 | Year | 2007 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Dark Venom
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A truly iconic, much-missed masterpiece. Midnight Poison is a dark, enigmatic siren that continues to captivate and frustrate in equal measure, with the community still raging over its discontinuation. It’s a polarizing brew, but those who love it, really love it.
Perfume Parlour's budget version of Dior Midnight Poison, that gothic dark-rose icon. It captures the citrus-cut rose and velvety patchouli-amber drydown, just rendered flatter and with the original's projection-bomb power pulled in close.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 29% | 29% |
| Floral | 32% | 32% |
| Fruity | 4% | 4% |
| Green | 3% | 3% |
| Sweet | 26% | 28% |
| Warm | 6% | 7% |
| Woody | 8% | 7% |
| Earthy | 16% | 13% |
| Animalic | 3% | 3% |
| Fresh | 14% | 14% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
This powerful, dark fragrance is best suited for evening wear and special occasions, with many reviewers praising its allure for nights out. Its intensity and commanding presence make it less ideal for casual daytime or office settings, though some brave souls still wear it there.
Seasons
The dark rose, patchouli and amber are built for cold weather, where the velvety depth blooms; summer heat would make it heavy.
Occasions
A dramatic, sensual dark rose that suits dates and formal evenings far more than daytime or office wear.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Rose, Amber, Woody accords and Bergamot, Mandarin notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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