Dior 1994 Parfum

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Tendre Poison

by Edouard Fléchier

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Dior Tendre Poison is a Parfum launched in 1994, created by Edouard Fléchier. Tendre Poison opens with Bergamot, Rosewood, Galbanum, and Asafoetida, settles into a heart of Orange, Neroli, Rose, and Tuberose, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Heliotrope, and Vanilla. Dior's Tendre Poison carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

A truly divisive classic, Tendre Poison demands attention. Forget subtle; this is a bold, unapologetic green floral that either captivates or repels. Definitely not for the faint of heart, it's a statement piece from a bygone era that still has something to say.
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  • Bold
  • Classic
  • Sophisticated
  • Mysterious
  • Elegant
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Tendre Poison Parfum 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer

Brand and retailer listings place this in summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and unique profile make it unsuitable for the office or casual wear. However, its sophisticated and bold nature is perfect for formal events or a statement date night.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Opens with an intensely green, almost medicinal blast of galbanum and asafoetida, sharpened by bergamot and rosewood, before a rich, honeyed heart of tuberose and rose takes centre stage. The floral sweetness is grounded by a powdery, creamy base of sandalwood, vanilla, and heliotrope, leaving a complex, enduring trail that's both challenging and alluring.

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