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Which Should You Buy?
A legendary statement scent, Poison is unapologetically bold, mysterious, and complex. Its intoxicating blend of plum, tuberose, incense, and amber is unforgettable and not for the faint of heart.
CD69 goes big on the plummy, tuberose-heavy drama that made 1985's Poison infamous, capturing the loud opening well, but the amber-vanilla base loses the original's dense, powdery richness and fades to a simpler sweet musk.
Scent Profile
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Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The rich, opulent character and heavy sillage of Poison make it ideal for cold weather. Its deep fruits, spicy florals, and ambery warmth are overwhelming in heat but luxurious in fall and winter.
Occasions
Poison is far too bold and intense for office or sporty situations, but it shines in formal evening settings or dramatic social occasions where its iconic presence is welcome.
Seasons
A dense, spicy-sweet amber built for cold weather and evening wear rather than daytime or summer.
Occasions
Too loud for the office, but fitting for formal events and dramatic date-night wear.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean amber, sweet, fruity
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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