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Midnight Poison Eau de Toilette bottle Midnight Poison EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2007 Year 2012
££ Price Tier £
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Midnight Poison EDT
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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Reality For Women EDP
Reality reaches for Miss Dior Le Parfum's warm rose-patchouli-amber opulence, leading with juicy mandarin over a Bulgarian and Turkish rose heart. It lands as a sweeter, more straightforward floral than the original's deep nocturnal chypre, with shorter longevity, but the rose-amber comfort is recognisable.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Midnight Poison EDT
Reality For Women EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Mandarin 46% vs 100%
Only in Midnight Poison
Bergamot 53%
Shared Notes
Rose 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 47% vs 30%
Amber 29% vs 33%
Vanilla 23% vs 35%

Accords

Midnight Poison Reality For Women
100%
Patchouli
94%
Citrus
50%
50%
Floral
85%
79%
Rose
75%
Woody
50%
68%
Amber
65%
Sweet
60%
58%
Earthy
58%
Vanilla
55%
Balsamic
Powdery
40%
100%
Citrus shared
94%
50%
Floral shared
50%
85%
79%
Woody shared
75%
50%
Amber shared
68%
65%
60%
58%
58%
55%
40%

Performance

Midnight Poison Reality For Women
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Midnight Poison

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

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.

Reality For Women

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The warm rose, patchouli and amber base suits autumn and winter and cool spring evenings, while summer heat overwhelms the sweetness.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its sensual, opulent rose character leans toward dates and dressier evenings rather than office or sporty wear.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
92%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, woody, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Midnight Poison EDT
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