Poison EDT

Dior by Edouard Fléchier

89%

Feminité du Bois EDP

Serge Lutens by Christopher Sheldrake

Comparison

89%

Poison EDT Dior · 1985 F

Feminité du Bois EDP Serge Lutens · 2009 U

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Plum

Red Fruits

Coriander

Anise

Rosewood

Heart

Tuberose

Honey

Incense

Cinnamon

Carnation

Base

Vanilla

Amber

Sandalwood

Musk

Heliotrope

Top

Plum

Cedar

Cinnamon

Peach

Heart

Clove

Ginger

Violet

Ylang-Ylang

Rose

Base

Sandalwood

Benzoin

Musk

Vanilla

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Poison EDT

EDT	Concentration	EDP
F	Gender	U
1985	Year	2009
££	Price Tier	££

Feminité du Bois EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Poison EDT

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.

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Our Verdict - Feminité du Bois EDP

This one's a proper cult classic, divisive yet adored. Many find it an elegant, spicy plum wonderland. However, be warned: others get potpourri or even pencil shavings, and whispers of poor longevity are frequent. Try before you buy, but if it works for you, it's magical.

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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Poison EDT

Feminité du Bois EDP

Notes

Shared Notes

Plum 22% vs 28%

Only in Poison

Red Fruits 21% Coriander 20% Anise 19% Rosewood 18%

Only in Feminité du Bois

Cedar 28% Cinnamon 25% Peach 19%

Shared Notes

Orange Blossom 9% vs 13%

Rose 9% vs 14%

Only in Poison

Tuberose 12% Honey 12% Incense 12% Cinnamon 11% Carnation 11% Opoponax 11% Jasmine 10%

Only in Feminité du Bois

Clove 23% Ginger 18% Violet 16% Ylang-Ylang 15%

Shared Notes

Vanilla 15% vs 22%

Sandalwood 14% vs 28%

Musk 14% vs 23%

Only in Poison

Amber 15% Heliotrope 14% Cedar 13% Vetiver 13%

Only in Feminité du Bois

Benzoin 25%

Accords

Poison Feminité du Bois

55%

Warm Spicy

100%

60%

Woody

96%

95%

Fruity

86%

90%

Sweet

65%

80%

Amber

Powdery

69%

65%

White Floral

Cinnamon

63%

50%

Balsamic

Vanilla

46%

Warm Spicy shared

55%

100%

Woody shared

60%

96%

Fruity shared

95%

86%

Sweet shared

90%

65%

Amber

80%

Powdery

69%

White Floral

65%

Cinnamon

63%

Balsamic

50%

Vanilla

46%

Performance

Poison Feminité du Bois

Beast (10+h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Room-filling

Projection

Moderate

Potent

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Poison

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

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

Best For:

Formal

Also Works:

Date

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.

Feminité du Bois

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Office Casual

Its moderate sillage and sophisticated, spicy woody profile make it suitable for a range of occasions, including date nights and formal events. However, reports of weak longevity might limit its appeal for all-day wear without reapplication, positioning it as a more intimate scent.