Pure Poison Eau de Parfum vs Sheer Venom Eau de Parfum

Pure Poison

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Pure Poison

Pure Poison is a crystalline white floral with a fresh, radiant aura that feels both innocent and quietly seductive. Its jasmine-gardenia heart sparkles atop musk and woods, making it a modern classic for those who want to feel luminous and self-assured.

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Our Verdict - Sheer Venom

Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Pure Poison - a floral fragrance led by Jasmine, Bergamot, Orange, with citrus depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	22%	20%
Floral	38%	40%
Fruity	6%	5%
Green	3%	4%
Sweet	26%	25%
Warm	4%	6%
Woody	15%	18%
Earthy	3%	4%
Animalic	13%	8%
Fresh	13%	12%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

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Notes

Shared Notes

Jasmine 29% vs 37%

Orange 23% vs 28%

Bergamot 23% vs 33%

Only in Pure Poison

Mandarin 23%

Shared Notes

Gardenia 50% vs 53%

Orange Blossom 50% vs 46%

Shared Notes

Sandalwood 27% vs 28%

Amber 25% vs 38%

Cedar 24% vs 33%

Only in Pure Poison

Musk 23%

Accords

Pure Poison Sheer Venom

100%

White Floral

Floral

90%

75%

Citrus

78%

60%

Woody

66%

Amber

54%

45%

Powdery

40%

Musky

20%

Animalic

White Floral

100%

Floral

90%

Citrus shared

75%

78%

Woody shared

60%

66%

Amber

54%

Powdery

45%

Musky

40%

Animalic

20%

Performance

Pure Poison Sheer Venom

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Short (2-4h)

Moderate

Projection

Intimate

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Pure Poison

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Summer

Sparkling citrus and radiant white florals make Pure Poison ideal for spring and early fall, with enough warmth from musk and sandalwood to carry it into cooler months. Its freshness and lightness suit mild weather best, while the creamy floral heart avoids becoming cloying in heat.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Elegant, clean projection and a luminous yet non-overpowering trail make this a versatile choice for office, daytime, and especially romantic occasions. Its sophistication and freshness can fit for formal wear, though the sensuality of its musky floral heart shines best for dates.

Sheer Venom

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

The floral character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.