Poison - 29

Inspired by Dior's legendary Poison, No. 29 opens with a jammy rush of plum and dark berries before a big, honeyed tuberose takes over the heart, backed by a soft spiced-incense base. It captures the original's opulent, after-dark boldness and its signature fruity-white-floral contrast reasonably well, but the blend reads flatter and less layered than vintage Poison's narcotic, powdery complexity, and the sweetness sits more upfront and simple. Where the original commands a room for over twelve hours, this version is louder in the first hour and fades to a skin-scent within four to six, making it a fun, budget-friendly way to try the silhouette of an 80s icon rather than a true stand-in for it. Best worn in cool weather, after dark, by anyone who wants a confident, statement-making sweetness without vintage Poison's intensity or price tag.