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Poison Girl Unexpected

by François Demachy

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Dior Poison Girl Unexpected is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2018, created by François Demachy. Poison Girl Unexpected opens with Lemon, Blood Orange, and Ginger, settles into a heart of Rose, and dries down to a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Hazelnut, and Cashmeran. Dior's Poison Girl Unexpected carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

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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  • Energetic
  • Playful
  • Cozy
  • Sweet
  • Modern
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Poison Girl Unexpected 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best 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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

A fizzy, vibrant opening of zesty blood orange, sharp lemon, and spicy ginger bursts forth, reminiscent of a gourmet ginger biscuit. This bright and energetic start swiftly mellows into a creamy heart where a subtle rose intertwines with sweet vanilla and tonka. The dry down is a cozy, warm embrace of hazelnut and cashmeran, maintaining a gourmand sweetness without becoming cloying. It's an oriental vanilla with an unexpected spicy-citrus twist.

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