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Poison Girl Unexpected Eau de Parfum bottle Poison Girl Unexpected EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2018 Year -
££ Price Tier ££
Deadly Shock Eau de Parfum bottle Deadly Shock EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Poison Girl Unexpected EDP
Dior's Poison Girl Unexpected is a divisive flanker, sparking both adoration for its unique ginger kick and frustration over its fleeting performance. It's truly a 'try before you buy' situation, as some find it a playful triumph while others are left utterly unimpressed.
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Our Verdict - Deadly Shock EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Poison Girl Unexpected. Built around Lemon, Blood Orange, Damask Rose, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Poison Girl Unexpected.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Poison Girl Unexpected EDP
Deadly Shock EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 22% vs 100%
Only in Poison Girl Unexpected
Ginger 41% Blood Orange 37%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 34% vs 41%
Cashmeran 17% vs 58%
Only in Poison Girl Unexpected
Tonka Bean 26% Hazelnut 22%

Accords

Poison Girl Unexpected Deadly Shock
100%
Vanilla
99%
Citrus
55%
Woody
70%
61%
Sweet
50%
57%
Fresh
52%
Powdery
52%
Nutty
51%
Amber
46%
Rose
100%
99%
Woody shared
55%
70%
Sweet shared
61%
50%
57%
52%
52%
51%
46%

Performance

Poison Girl Unexpected Deadly Shock
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Poison Girl Unexpected

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and longevity make it versatile for casual settings and even suitable for the office, where it won't overwhelm. While it has a playful, sexy edge that works for dates, its gourmand sweetness and lack of gravitas mean it's less fitting for formal events.

Deadly Shock

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the citrus signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
46%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, sweet

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Poison Girl Unexpected EDP
Deadly Shock EDP
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