Dior 1985 EDT

F Acquired

Poison

by Edouard Fléchier

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Dior Poison is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1985, created by Edouard Fléchier. Poison opens with Red Fruits, Anise, Rosewood, and Coriander, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Rose, Jasmine, and Tuberose, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Dior's Poison carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Luxurious
  • Classic
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Poison Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Beast (10+h)
Projection
Room-filling
Intensity
Potent

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall 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.

Best 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.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER), TRIETHYL CITRATE, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, LINALOOL, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, EUGENOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, COUMARIN, GERANIOL, CITRONELLOL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, LIMONENE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, FARNESOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, ISOEUGENOL, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, CI 60730 (EXT. VIOLET 2), CITRAL, CINNAMAL, ANISE ALCOHOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL.

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Printed with this list: 16047

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Poison Eau de Toilette by Dior is a masterwork of 1980s opulence - a dark, hypnotic swirl of juicy plum and wild berries melting into lush tuberose and smoky incense. The heart pulses with honeyed florals and spicy opoponax, while a resinous base of amber, vanilla, sandalwood, and musk lingers with immense depth and power. Radiant yet shadowy, Poison projects with nuclear force and envelops the wearer in an aura of enigmatic femininity. Sensual, commanding, and endlessly intriguing, it is a perfume that leaves a haunting impression long after you leave the room.

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