Is Zakat Z39 a dupe of Dior Poison Girl?
Poison Girl EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2016 | Year | 2023 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $$ |
Z39 EDP
While both share sweet, woody, and fruity aspects with a touch of rose, they diverge significantly in overall character. Poison Girl is a gourmand bomb, dominated by vanilla and almond, creating a sweet, playful, and attention-grabbing scent. Z39 leans into a spring-like profile, evoking green grass and blueberries with a floral heart, and a woody dry down. The key difference lies in Poison Girl's gourmand intensity versus Z39's fresh, floral, and woody composition. If you want gourmand, choose Poison Girl. If you want fresh, choose Z39.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Poison Girl
- Z39
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You adore sweet, gourmand fragrances.
- You want something playful and attention-grabbing.
- You prefer a strong vanilla and almond scent.
- You want a fragrance that leaves a lasting impression.
- You prefer a fresh, green, floral fragrance.
- You enjoy scents reminiscent of springtime.
- You like a more subtle and refined fragrance.
- You prefer a woody dry down.
Poison Girl is a modern gourmand powerhouse - lush vanilla, bitter orange, and creamy almond swirl into a seductive, playful treat that demands attention and leaves a trail of irresistible sweetness.
Fresh, green and easy from spring into summer. Cut grass and blueberry make an unusual start, hyacinth keeps it bright, and teak and vetiver dry it down. Zakat's nod to Bond No.9 Madison Square Park.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Base Notes
Rose
10%
vs
11%
Vanilla
16% share of the perfume
Almond
13% share of the perfume
Tonka Bean
11% share of the perfume
Bitter Orange
11% share of the perfume
Orange Blossom
10% share of the perfume
Sandalwood
7% share of the perfume
Heliotrope
7% share of the perfume
Cashmeran
5% share of the perfume
Lemon
5% share of the perfume
Tolu Balsam
4% share of the perfume
Blueberry
11% share of the perfume
Teak
11% share of the perfume
Grass
10% share of the perfume
Tulip
10% share of the perfume
Vetiver
10% share of the perfume
Hyacinth
9% share of the perfume
Musk
8% share of the perfume
Amber
7% share of the perfume
Jasmine
7% share of the perfume
Bergamot
6% share of the perfume
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The dense vanilla, almond, and tonka bean make Poison Girl best suited for cooler months, where its sweetness and warmth shine without overwhelming. It can transition into spring evenings but is too heavy for most summer days.
Occasions
Its bold sweetness and projection are ideal for date nights and casual outings where you want to stand out. Too intense and gourmand for most office or sporty settings, but can work at evening events with the right attitude.
Seasons
Grass, blueberry and rose are spring through and through, with summer a close second. It lacks the warm depth winter needs.
Occasions
Clean and polished, so office days and casual weekends are its best fit. A casual dinner works too; a formal night wants more weight.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 1 of its 11 notes, including Rose
Adds amber and bergamot, drops almond and bitter orange
Where to buy
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