Poison by Dior

bamboowu

I remember many years ago, (perhaps 20 years), I smelled this perfume and did not care for it much. I only smelled it from the bottle back then. Today, I was walking by it in the store while exploring the fragrance counter, and decided to try it, this time on my skin. What a wonderful surprise it turned out to be for me.

Initial spray is most strong, but I did not over apply simply because of the reviews I previously read about this fragrance. Other reviewers have noted not to overdo it, I agree, don't over apply this one. What a beauty this is turning into for me, I've had it on for about 1.5 hours, and I am loving it more and more the longer I wear it.

The notes most detectable to me are the jasmine, the plum, incense, vanilla, spices, and honey. After about 20 minutes, the initial intensity subsided, and what I get is a most heavenly floral type fragraance with some type of nectar smell that is hard to describe...plums, and flowers, a sweetness.

A most certainly intense fragrance, but I am loving every second of it. I am ordering a bottle online today!

perfumepsych

AT THE BEGINNING I CAN SMELL THE CORIANDER AND THE SPICES AND IT SMELLS REALLY STRONG, IT BURNS MY NOSE, BUT AFTER 15 MIN OR SO IT SMELLS DIVINE ON MY SKIN!
I CAN SMELL THE PLUM, THE TUBEROSE, THE JASMIN, THE INCENSE, THE ORANGE BLOSSOM AND THE HONEY(VERY DETECTABLE TO MY NOSE).
THIS PERFUME TAKES YOU TO A DIFFERENT DIMENTION!
I CANNOT SMELL THE ROSE AT ALL BUT IN THE DRYDOWN I CAN SENSE THE VETIVER,THE HELIOTROPE AND THE CEDAR FOR SURE.
IT SMELLS CREAMY AND FLORAL.
CLASSY AND MYSTERIOUSLY FEMININE...

Frangipani76

I got this one as a gift from my Mom. And I hate it so much. Like some of the reviews below said it's "in-your-face" type scent. Very complicated and yet very strong. I keep it as a vintage perfume from 80's. To compensate this one. I bought the younger version "Tendre Poison"

Nicole79

Poison is defenitely much more "wearable" than Pure Poison... I was expecting something more heavy...this one is quite lovely, not so strong:)I felt the incense in the top notes, for about 10 minutes,very smokey but , than disappeared...
After that it becomed very creamy-flowery on my skin. Also, it remindes me a perfume my mom used to weare, it was not Poison, but very similar thou...
It is nice, kind of sweet, not "old", very feminine, classy scent.A great perfume...
Oh ...it doesn't suit me very much...I prefere Midnight ! :)..., but, i can see my mom wearing it !!!

rotorres

WOW! I bought a 1.7 oz. bottle and got a 1oz. bottle as a kicker.I bought this blind/unsniffed due to the fact I like Hypnotic and LOVE Pure.Man, let me tell you!This is one STRONG CONCOCTION - but only at first.It reminds me of cough medicine and grape juice right away, however the way it smells later, on my clothes, is very nice & actually quite pleasant.It also remind me of TF black orchid, which I prefer and love.
Overall I like it and I'm positive I have enough to last me the rest of my life.The bottle is beautiful and earns a place on my vanity, not put away in the dark as so many other perfumes I have.

saso eltaweel

it's an old smell i used 2 wear it in the past but i don't think i could wear it now it's tooo strong 4 me now

Peggy

My signature scent...The last two years,after a devoted relationship of 8 maybe ten years of coco mademoiselle...
I love it! It is seductive,poisonous;),Femme "mature" but not old!Must for skins that prefer spices...That's the reason that my other love is COCO...

kankine

Oh, that smell is really a POISON for my nose...too strong and it doesn't fit to me.

Suseken

This one is strong for strong women.Its great for evening wear.But only in small doses.

Lady Venomtongue

Truth must be told ! this fragrance is not that bad atall , yes atall ,,, it Never " stinks " to me Nor have i ever detected "rotten" plums , flowers or animals ,
shocking to say i know , but Poison to me is natural-smelling fragrance & very realistic , paying special homage to each existent individual note .
Yet , it is not into my humble liking or scent preferences , because there is undeniable amount of highletened murky sweetness that is quite annoying / tiresome to my mind magically without being either sugary , synthetic or vanillic one yet quite intolerable to me.
for me the combination of sweetened fruits in the top + honeyed jasmine & buttery tuberose in the heart + apparent burning incense in the base Was , is , & will be Not right to my nose or perception .
anyhow i know i would regret this But with all such sweetness & defaults in the composition of Poison , He is a feminine masterpiece nonetheless .
& Believe me when i say that Poison is much more mellow , tolerable & Merciful than the never balanced so called a fragrance Lou Lou by Cacharel .

PricklyAndHot

This fragrance really brings me associations with 80s, I even don't know why. So I wasn't surprised when I found out the launching date. This fragrance is very strong. I can't wear it for a long time, because it makes me sleepy. First I felt a little bit rotten berries with honey in it, but now I mostly feel coriander, tuberose and honey. The coriander note is really too strong and spicy for me. I can hardly stand it. That is why I decided that this fragrance is not for me, but I really respect it.

tee_vee09

vomit worthy i almost did when i put it on my wrist the other day and could smell it right under my nose.....
just too much going on for me so many notes it also made me itchy i was hoping to find out what made me itch but there is just so many ingredients..
not for ppl with allergies or who like simple scents very very full on

zvoncica

I am certain that out there among you are women who can really succeed to bite the bullet. Meaning, wear the Poison.

It is the thickest, darkest, loudest, meanest, devilish perfume I ever set my nose on. The juice was drained from the gigantic flower grown on a planet outside of our galaxy, where no living creature has set the foot before. Apart from being strange, the juice is growing on your skin, boiling, melting your senses, becoming pile of rotten fruits, plants and animals. Intolerable. There is no antidote I am afraid.

Well, I tried it for the first time and "little" went over the line while applying. I met an old friend after years of not seen each other and we went to coffee. So when we sat, I sad
"Don’t be worried this thing which stinks is me, I just put poison on my hand."
She: "What do you mean poison?"
Me: “The original poison from 1985".
She: “Why did you do this???”
Me: “To try how it smells on my skin.”
Before the ambulance came to pick me up I managed to explain to her this is perfume we are talking about.

guest_Ion

The bottle is mysterious. Makes you feel like there is some magical substance in it. The perfume is seductive and unique.. an instant gratification mixture. It is so much better than other Poison incarnations, a shame since things should really go forward. If you wear it, you feel anything is possible. Really, "makes things happen"! Like real poison it has the ability to "cure" in small doses or "kill" in larger ones. The perfume is a classic, the female "Kouros" in a way.
I did a test in the streets of Athens the other night holding a paper sprayed with "Poison" and asking people to smell it and give it a no from 0-10.
They either hated it or loved it. It was ahead of its time and still is in a way. Although a very feminine perfume its strong sharp edge of it gives it a very masculine identity.
An advice: spray it on your clothes not on your skin.
The guy who created it, where is he from? Anyone knows? A brilliant work!

GrannyBear

As reviewers have observed, Poison certainly stirs up some controversy! I have worn it on and off over the years since it first came out (well, I'm no spring chicken). I love it, but have to admit that sometimes it can be a bit of a thug, as there is quite a sharp/hard edge to the otherwise soft and warm scents. Subtle application is required, and don't wear it for the office or to a restaurant. I'm a big fan of the spicy/musky scents and I think this appeals to the grown up (but not grown out of it) hippy in me.

guest_alexanna7

Used to wear this.was my goth scent!on me jasmine rose orange flower honey blueberry vanilla and woods.those dark scent with a hint of sweet come back.exemple code or idole armani.ricci nina too but with more joy in it.anyway fruits with woods with a pinch of sweet are back.

mymlan

I totally agree with Mellyhellys review further down. Weeeeeeeei! I've just came across some vintage Poison Esprit de Parfum: thick sweet plums (not edible though), intoxicating strange flowers, dark brown rich honey and louds of smokey vanilla. Thats the thing.

IMO Poison Esprit de Parfum is both softer and closer than original poison if used in small amounts (dab 2 drops). There's nothing off-putting in it, not even in the top. You just want to smell it again and again. So addicting, alluring, intoxicating and marvellous. One of the best perfumes I ever had so far.

I was a bit puzzled by "Esprit de Parfum" but found an old article from -89 claiming it's actually eau de parfum and not pure perfum (I really wonder what THAT would smell like?).

Chase it down, try it and be seduced.

APassionateJourney

Wow, JMangine. You're just being downright disrespectful. Are you serious with that review? Nobody dislikes this scent more than I do, but I wouldn't go as far as to say a woman who wears this is a tramp or a nympho. You took it way too far. We all have our opinions on scents, but don't diss the wearer. What's good for the goose isn't always good for the gander

soniamcalear

NASTY! NASTY! NASTY! This should be in storage and have a label that says: "Break on in the event of an emergency!" Im surprised this is literally not "Outlawed".

rithacha

One of my first perfumes, Poison will always have a special place in my heart. It's so different from everything out there, so extreme, but also very noble.

The smell seems to change with every application. Sometimes it's spicy, other times sweet; sometimes obnoxious, sometimes tender. For me, Poison is all about spicy plum. I have never ever ever caught ANY of the floral notes on my skin except for an occaisional carnation. Mostly it's dark, opulent fruit, straddling that thin line between ripe and rotten. Bursting with jammy honey and preserved with allspice, coriander, cinnamon, anise and INCENSE. I also smell something similar to burnt cocoa. The dry-down is just as dark, but dry and woody.

I would recommend the 1oz or .5oz bottle, since the occaisions for wearing this devilish perfume are relatively rare, and a tiny dab is all you need all night.

Puppe

Poison is a perfume not easy to wear, not easy to like and not easy to leave. It is one of my favorites because it describes my personality very good. It is complex, long lasting (the first time when you sniff it, you feel like intoxicating. Poison is another perfume that brings me to a different world. I don't like Pure Poison, I like Midnight Poison and Hypnotic Poison, but every time when I want something else I go for the first one -POISON-

poison

hei..it doesn't exist eau de parfum for poison...But trust me you don't need eau de parfum for that one, Poison even if it is eau de toilette is very strong and very long lasting..Why do you think it was called Poison?
a few years ago, in the 90's existed Esprit de parfum poison at 7,5 ml if i remember well...but now you can't find anywhere...Poison is one of the most strongest and long lasting perfumes ever created! i love it!

guest_Ksyusha87

I Love this Perfume, I first Smell it to my Mother in the 90's this is the first Perfume i both when i got my first job. i really love it.

Do Poison have Eau de Parfum? cause i was buying the other day, for a gift for Xmas. but the rude sales lady kinda laugh when i ask about the Eau de Parfum. :(

moonflower143

i just recently bought this perfume..at first spray, its really strong,so i waited a few minutes before i sniffed..its nice at the start but turned a bit sour on my skin..maybe its the plum?..the same sourness i experienced with perry ellis 360..maybe plums (and currants in perry ellis) dont go well with my body chemistry..its a bit disappointing though coz i love the lasting power of this perfume, it lasts very very long..but at least, an additional to my collection.:-)

LadyJedi

Hardly is there any perfume addict who could stay indifferent to Poison - you either hate it or love it forever. I myself grew up with this scent and it is really special for me. This is a serious, dark fragrance with a strong and spicy opening which might be a bit overwhelming at first. Then comes the sweetness of the plum and cinnamon notes followed quickly by the floral heart dominated by tuberose and honeyed jasmine. This is one of the very few florals that I like as it has complexity and character. I do not like Tendre Poison and I think Pure Poison is not impressive either, but Hypnotic Poison and Poison are among my favourites for occasions when I need to feel special and confident.

Kristel

Daring and provocative, enigmatic and mysterious fragrance. Poison is a perfume with much to say. Poison's message is seductive and perhaps even troubling.

bartenderbabe

This is by far the best fragrance I have ever smelled. I feel cheated now because I have tested and purchased many fragrances to find this elusive scent. In other words, I had to kiss a lot of perfume frogs to find this prince of a fragrance! From the moment I smelled this beautifully intoxicating scent, it was love. This one is not for a wallflower. Poison is sexy, secretive, mysterious, and strong. It is wild yet innocent too. Lots of jasmine which I love. Dangerously feminine. Everything about Poison works for me. I adore it. My signature fragrance!

juliamarchwicka

Only ever smelled it once, from the bottle, and it seemed too overpowering to even spray on a card, and definitely not on the skin. Instead I stick with Hypnotic/Pure Poisons :)

However after reading so many positive reviews, I must say I would like to try this on my skin one day.

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ameskay

i remembered wearing this to secondary school after a friend gave it to me... but i remembered the bottle looked a bit different than the one in the picture. anyway, i LOVE it and true to it's name, it can be very poisonous - strangely intoxicating, it's strong & very musky at first but when it's mixed with your body chemistry, it could be really really sensual, warm and surprisingly, soft to the nose...

giddalti

What a fragrance! Although I was tempted by its intoxicating scent, I wouldn't wear it for years because of its name. I didn't want to wear something called "Poison"! But, I finally surrendered to my senses. Now, it has the power to drive me to ecstasy. Honestly, a little dab can last for years. I had it on a ski suit that had been in the closet for several seasons. When I pulled the garb out, it smelled exquisite at the cuffs (where the perfume had been sprayed on the wrists). So, if you don't like it at first -- give it a few years to dry down. Then, prepare to die from Poison passion. Thinking about it makes me want to go squirt some on right now. But, I don't want to overdose on Poison. Or do I? Ü

lolly77

THE WORST perfume made by dior, stick to PURE POISON, as poisen sticks to the back of your throat! pure poisen only thanks, do not like hypnotic poisen or midnight poisen either im affraid.

Trvevil

I wrote a review before stating it was detergent, but today finally I had a courage (ok, I quite a while want to test it again, this time on skin) I discovered that it's not detergent at all.
Poison has a little bit old-fashioned tone in top notes, but it's bright and deep, rich scent that is so enchanting, attracting.. seems my skin matched this perfume very well.
When you don't stick your nose to wrist, later it smells like soft candies with grape flavor that I miss so much (they were very yummy).
When you smell directly you get cinnamon, incense, berries and other stuff mixed into poisonous juice. Careful there..

liquidiridium

I loved the first impression of deep, plummy deliciousness w/various spicy/sweet notes swirling around. But on me it turns rapidly into a horrible burnt plastic/skunk smell. Horrible! It smells wonderful on my friend.

jatzzie

Soooo dissapointed.In general I love Dior's fragrances and Hypnotic Poison + Pure Poison are some of the greatest perfumes out there, but this...Ok, so I have a tendency to dislike classic fragrances as they tend to have this strange weird not-nice-smelling note in them.And sadly, so does Poison.This really did smell like poison, such a pity, because I would've really loved to like it and the bottle like with the other Poisons, is stunning.

missk

Such an enchanting fragrance! Truly captivating.

Poison is dark, gothic, mysterious and wicked, yet strangely inviting and soothing.

The scent itself is quite dusty, smokey and powdery but with such beautiful intensity. This fragrance is an amazing composition of both spices, florals and sweet vanilla.

At this present time I have been reading Philippa Gregory's "The Other Boleyn Girl", and since Poison reminds me of ancient gothic and medieval times, I can imagine this fragrance suiting such infamous women in history like Anne Boleyn.

Poison is so bold and almost potent, yet strangely and exquisitely beautiful. The scent settles so well on the skin with powdery and spicy bursts of plum, pepper, jasmine, tuberose and smokey incense.

Be wary that this fragrance isn't for the light-hearted. Poison requires its wearer to be strong willed and self-confident. The woman that wears Poison is mysterious, proud, sensuously captivating and intense.

ParfumOui

To say this perfume is overpowering is an understatement and it made me sneeze like crazy.

Sassy1

I love other Dior frags but THIS HAS TO BE WHAT PERFUME HELL SMELLS LIKE! Strong sickeningly sweet flowers mashed in rotten fruit combined with decaying wood. The only thing missing is fire and brimstone. Makes my stomach clench every time. A little is too much and none is just perfect!!

Update: I guess this one's been reform'd, so maybe the new is better. I sure hope so because the original was awful!

jellybeantree

This perfume is sweet spicy and ever so sexy! My mother used to wear this and I would sniff it and spray it and play dress up with her clothes! Shoulder pads ,leather one piece ensembles and leopard print skirts!She always got mad at me for waisting her prescious poison! Anyways now that I own it, it is strong but not to strong, I get a lot of spices and inscense and berries. Yummy and the staying power is amazing for edt. I admit it may not be for everyone and body chemistry really plays a big factor! I can't wear pure poison at all, it turns sour on me!

allexa27

i cant beleive that i havent reviewd Poison yet...Well...thast the real thing!Classique!Luxorous,mistirious,and so different!It reminds me of my mother when i was young,i grew up with its smell.I love it soo much!Some people find it old-fashion but i dont think so.All the men are seduced when u wear Poison,I am serious!It is extremely sexy!The first spray is lil bit overwhelming but dont be scared ,wait to see its beauty and sexiness in the dry down and u will fall in love with it ;)

luz

It is a good perfume, I wish I could wear it. I treid again on my skin today and it is just too much for me. Be careful wearing this.

mrolfhus

Some people smell like pure sex wearing this--others smell like rotting fruit. Sadly, I am in the latter group :-)

poppy_vanderbilt

I was quite young when this first came out...i think i was wearing anaise anaise at the time because it was quite popular and affordable (remember the anaise anaise craze?)..i didn't dislike this perfume but it seemed too "mature" for me and too spicy...then about 8 years ago i had a roomate who always wore this and there was something about it i really liked..which suprised me because i didn't like spicy fragrances...but i couldn't resist... but instead of buying the perfume i wear the perfumed body cream....when i find myself attracted to a heavy or spicy perfume i get the body cream instead...i still get the deep sexy spicy warmth without it being too over powering.

beperfect

My Mom's favorite perfume, it's either you will love or hate this perfume! Not my type though

krmarich

Usurped Opium! I remember when I first visited Paris in the 1980s and it was first introduced, it wafted down the streets, worn by all of the fashionable ladies. It stayed with me, like any great scent. Is it grapes? No plum. Rose? perhaps tuberose. Is too strong? Maybe. Could you ever forget it? Probably never. I still have a small bottle of esprit de parfum and it it will always remind me of Paris.

perfumes_addict

this stuff really deserves its name: poison. you will either love it or hate it. at first, i didn't like it because i imagined it suited for mature, powerful women. now, things have changed because it's on my wish list. however, this is just for special ocasions. you can't wear this on a regular basis. it's very intense and powerful. you could really "poison" someone with it ;)

Mellyhelly

I love original Poison! Love , love, love! I feel disturbed by all the Poisons that came after, but the original one rulez! It's strange I didn't wear it back in time in big '80s and wore it much later in years. To be honest, I don't like the plum lilac thing they sell today for "Poison". Not the real thing at all! My review is for the original scent as it was formulated at first.
In 1985 also the EdT vial was really strong, powerful and not flat like the new thing. Only 1 drop from teh vial transported me in another dimension and you know what? it directly carried me to Pleasure land. Never before I had tried something so intensely erotical and sexual! This is something I had discovered on my one, because I felt aroused wearing this EdT but I wasn't influenced by marketing ads. So I guess it did contain something special, maybe afrodisiac berries, hahaha!
I've always been into strong, intense scents because I think they are the best thing in perfume and they give their best when dabbed (not sprayed) with very light hand. Only 2 drops of strong Poison make your scent day (or night). Many years after my first encounter with Poison I wanted to find it again, like a lost love I was now ready for. Well, the new version disappointed me. I managed to buy a small round beautiful mini of the Esprit de Parfum... weeellllll! That's the thing! As I wrote elsewhere: Poiosn is vanilla, lots of real smoky vanilla (this is a note that reminds me of Vanilia by L'Artisan), unexpected refined flower notes that are completely sunk in the EdT, strange fruits never smelled before, maybe berries... Poison is like a bewitching forest, very dark but not gloomy, feminine and shining. Honey here plays an intriguing game.
In Esprit de Parfum (dabbed!) Poison is one of the most enchanting, bewitching, powerful and glorious scent, both extremely sexual and refined, utterly feminine and elegant (again, 2 drops at most!) What strikes me in Poison is its strenght combined with sweetness and delicacy. It must be a real secret potion! Wear it on your nights out!
The real original stuff.

guest_spellbound

This perfume remains to be one of the most powerful fragrances of my life. It represents power, seduction, courage, faith, and the spirit of strength. Scents are powerful entities and can convey a message to one who truly appreciates them. Poison is strength incarnate. The spirit and soul of courage. It has given me courage and warmth to face the darkest hours. May it be as special ro others as it is to me. :)

benzippo

I felt the newly produced Poison (round bottle packing) smells somehow different and lack ounch from what I remembered and finally proved my suspicion as had managed to purchase a bottle of the old packing which has a more elongated bottle packing in mint condition.

When sprayed and compared side by side, the older version packed as much punch, body and extreme lasting power just as I remembered which made me come to a conclusion that the original formula has been tweaked as with most classic fragrances nowadays, unfortunately.

manitrabe

Very oriental and classify it very strong. If you wear poison please stay away from pregnant woman. It will make them sick

ktv0926

Spicy, warm, heavy incense - that's what poison is to me. It's intoxicating. Should you overspray it though - and its power will burden you.

Personally, I'm placing Poison on the same shelf with Nu, Addict, Agent Provocateur etc. - strong powerful fragrances that I love, but not ready to wear.

P.S. I've tried Poison several more times - and with each sniff it mesmerizes me more and more!

Chatnoir

Strong, heady and sophisticated, this scent reminds me of the 1980's and Southern California, where I lived for a while as a child. The topnotes are sweet tempered by spice. The drydown is warm incense, and reminds me a lot of "Opium" in drydown. This scent speaks indulgence and luxury to me.

Tala

I love this one. I think it is the best floral fruity woody scent ever made. I received mine from a male friend during a stay in Turkey in 1988 and whenever I wear this one it transports me to that one year of my life. It is bold, it is sweet yet spicy. It is full of mystery and nostalgia. I love the bottle too. Looks like some secret poison Pandora would have kept in her box for very special occasions. Spell binding.... just try it you will see....

lilith

What a nostalgic trip this scent is!!! 1985,a year of heavy orientals, big heair, bigger shoulderpads, nipped-in waists with tight black pencil skirts, black stockings and high heels. Everytime I smell it I return to this timewarp. Madonna really knew how to 'express herself' back then. Still makes me smile....

Wildeparker

Nice. A bit dark and moody, but good from time to time when you're feeling a little dangerous.

dani78

Oh, yes, it could be a little scary when it’s sprayed for the first time; it’s a dangerous scent, you know. :) Don’t be afraid – it doesn’t take lives, it takes minds. Of course, this doesn’t work for everybody and will take some hours of “poisoning” before falling in love as the first notes are quite long lasting. But when the sweet, thick honey spiced with the creamy, warm cinnamon takes the lead then it’s not so hard to understand why this scent is so alluring and why it keeps its rating for so many years.
The intoxicating sweetness gives the perfume seductive aura but, at the same time, there are notes /I cannot detect them separately/ which make it serious and even a little dark. I can see why the word “fatale” comes often in the reviews.
In my opinion, the scent is not suitable for everyday use; it needs a right mood and a right occasion to reveal its rich beauty.

leonora84

I bought this 2 yrs ago, because I collect dark&sensual fragrances, or fragrances, which are not commonly loved. And my mother liked the scent as I was a little girl, I remember that we bought in Greece a solid perfume in a souvenir shop, and this solid had the scent of the infamous poison, and mom loved it deeply. I can't understand why are people "afraid" of Poison, it is a great tuberosey scent with lots of plum-marmelade and cinnamon. It is potent, yes. But that is what I understand under an economic fragrance. Teekanne has got a tea exactly with this fragrance/taste: the tea "Granny's Finest". It's all abut plum, licorice, cinnamon, and other fruits and spices. And the Poison has that big creamy tuberose in plus. But, there is a reason why I can't wear it these days. my dance teacher, who is a man with casanova-attitudes in his 40's, wears a perfume w strong cinnamony sillage since a few months, and I won't have a cinnamony sillage in his presence, just because.:) Don't know what may be his "poison", but I keep my Poison for days off, where I mustn't go to dance trainings. He mustn't think that I ahve the same taste:).

LaLoLa

I guess my skin is a scent tamer because Poison isn't strong on me. There's something "fleshy" about the drydown/base notes, I can not explain it properly.
Lovely scent, dcent sillage, very sensual.

Robert White

Yes, it's very strong, and definitely in the "love it or hate it category" I love it and need to buy it for my collection, but will wear it only occasionally. I used to sneak my roomate's Poison in 1987, and the reactions I got were...interesting. NOT IN ANY WAY a man's perfume, I will wear it because I like the smell. Don't wear this to dinner or a movie, it really takes over. I really fetishize the bottle, brilliant packaging, evil and seductive...hey, there's a chat topic!

Trvevil

One moment almost all Poisons for me smelled like detergent. But I don't know why, I was returning to smell this over and over (Here, what do you think of this smell? - To friends). One day I as usual dragged one of my friends to Dior shelves and took this green bottle. I smelled it first, then gave to friend saying "You know, this actually is good"
Staying power is awesome. This is 'fatale' fragrance. And indeed, smells like poison.

tessture

Smells like over-scented purple Kool-aid to me and always has. I used to like it for the Kool-aid value: Something that costs this much and smells like a kids' drink? But in the end, it's just too too much and very dated into the bargain. Hello, 1980s!

katyas

I received this as a gift from my mother-in-law and fell in love with the scent. Sweet and floral fragrance combines with dark and musky overtones to create a scent that surpasses itself the whole time. It lasts a LONG time, and settles into the clothing being worn with it so that they continue to smell of Poison until you wash them. Definitely one of my favorites!

brickbird

I used to have this one, but never had a good relationship with it. I found it similar to some insecticide. I gave it away.
Poison, snakes, bitter, not my type...
this was some years ago. Today, my opinion about perfumes has changed a lot. I thing there are no bad perfumes. It depends on your mood as well, occasion, etc., etc..
Maybe I should try it again, and see how it will suit me now.

PR

Strong and heavy scent, but smells 'classic'. First few minutes it even reminded me distantly Chanel's 'Coco' or something familiar. After 40 minutes I detected it developing some unpleasant note, which an hour after spraying became very pronounced animalistic odour. I was convinced civet is responsible for this 'turn' in the smell, but it isn't featured in ingredients..

Really mystic 'case' in a way, as a stories with poison's usually are.
'Poison' gets really deservedly it's name. What are these strange animalistic notes? 'An Unsolved Crime' for me:)

Wow this smell is seriously holding its grip on whatever millimeter it gets. It was sprayed on a textile strip, and i actually threw away it in a bin in a living room. I Was in a kitchen for a while and when entering the room I was surprised by THE GREETING smell of flowery nice perfume.. i followed my nose:) and guess what it was? bin with the strip of 'Poison' on it..impressive..should say and it is after n..number of hours..( 7-8 maybe), no animalistic notes in the air, u get them only in very close encounter or perhaps when sprayed generously

mamamia

too heavy to be wearable and i think 1 or 2 spray is ok but if you having bath with it you can kill healthy person in a minute especially babies so be careful it really deserves its name!!!

Carla

I love Dior but am not a fan of Poison although I do think the name is apropos to what I feel is an undersirable formula for my taste. The embodiment of the herb opoponax with its everlasting sweet lavender scent paired with the woodsy wet cedar aroma make this a forbiddingly intense perfume. A perfume to wear on a dare!

azuriiita

A good perfume, suitable -i guess- for seductive women that likes wear in black, and be noticed :) Men thinks its sexy...
This Poison perfume makes me think about silk, strong liquors and luxury...
I am agree with comments about its not for everyone

PacoGirl

It as a true magnet for men. Seductive and very sexy... Most provocative parfume in the world. Definitely is not for everyone. You either love it or hate it. I am wearing it for all special occasions since this parfume launched. My first one was bought in Paris in 1987, it was parfume (not EDT or EDP). I never saw the same bottle after this. My husband gives me a new bottle every time I finish one. For him Poison is my signature parfume and nothing sutes me better than Poison (original. Yes, Poison is strong. So do not make a shower of this parfume, find the right amount. True diva scent.

BlackAmberMoon

This is not for everyone, but if it works for you, it really works. I wear the Esprit de Parfum version, NOT the EDT (this isn't a fragrance to be sprayed on, but dabbed lightly on pulse points). Applied this way, it is never overbearing. The parfum is soft and smooth, like a honeyed, spiced wine. Men love it. One of the best fragrances in the world.

Mitsouko

Many year has passed from creation this fragrance, but it has nothing lost of magic, beauty and innovation. Beautiful, deep, dark as forest fruits. Sound and sensuality. It adds energy and certitude. It is fine, curing poison.

nodi88

I HATE IT....the bottle is nice...the name is mysterious and dark...the perfume is terrible...causes suffocation to the living and wakes up the dead

richa259

yeah...its such a wonderful perfume....it was my mom's favorite...i remember as a kid i always used to dig in her purse and apply...hhaha....n now it has becum my all time fav...!!

mlinde

Poison is indeed a complex perfume. I used this a lot during the late eighties, maybe also at the wrong occasions, but it is truly original. This is one of those perfumes that you can easily detect on someone else, it can't be mistaken for anything else. I think this takes a more grown-up woman to wear, it sends out very strong signals. I still love it though I haven't used it for some time apart from a "test" recently. A true winter parties scent, this won't go unnoticed!

Gwendolyn

It is one of my favourite fragrances. In spite of the name it is elegant. Unique.

solocha

This is a beautiful perfume, I think it has a potential to become one of my signature fragrances, it expresses me so well. I can smell plum and cinnamon, and in general it is dark, mysterious and intoxicating.

Jeanette

To me, it smells like.. well, pure poison. I don't like this at all, not any of them. Way to heavy, these perfumes could wake up the dead and make them flee their graves.

liat

Not as bad as tender poison but still horrific. Can't see why the Poison series is so popular.

proly

The best scent in the world: sensual, seductive, unique, completely different from all the other perfumes. Is a magnet for men. Strong and sexy...Really, it's a pleasure to use it. To this day I haven't seen a perfume that equals Christian Dior's Poison.

Leukothea

Its strong, long lasting and it really deserves the name Poison

Sherihan

There was a cologne version of it in 1992. I think people who hated Poison will understand the perfume and love it if they try the cologne, I dont finde it nowadays in CD counters.

knightz

Back in the 80's I smelled this on a girl that was working for a friend of mine. It was so nice I asked her what she was wearing and she said 'Poison'. I went out and bought some for my girlfriend so she could smell like this wonderful perfume. I haven't smelled it for over 20 years but back then, when I was much younger, it was intoxicating to me. I don't remember if it was sweet, but I do remember that it was very strong. It filled the whole room the first time I smelled it.

Allegra

Poison is the essence of the 80's with its strong, spicy and overpowering notes. Reminds me of pre-teen years, yuppie culture, gigantic shoulder pads, Dallas & Dynasty, first years of MTV and music videos, Walkmans etc... The fragrance itself is evergreen and unique, an instant classic.

guest_

horrible! too strong! it gives me a headache. I made the mistake of buying it!

Passionflower

I've been to a store today and smelled Poison again. It's weird smelling something so familiar after having forgotten it.
But... I can't believe I (and everyone else it seems) used to love it so much 23 years ago!! It's so sweet, it's nauseating! Wouldn't ever buy it again!

Passionflower

I used to love this very much when I was in my teens! Can't remember the smell anymore now, so I'll go to a perfumestore and revive my memory! I'm very curious to see what I think of it nowadays.

LCadorniga

It IS strong and sexy. I wore this for my HS grad prom and felt very brave with it.

LoveScent

You hit it on the mark. You will either love or hate this fragrance there is no in between. I must say that I HATE it, and all the other posion fragrances.

Nuppu

I simply love this. Strongly flowers, cinnamon and everything nice. Not for the fainthearted.

scenthound

People either love it or hate it. That's the brilliance in it - it's hard to be indifferent about Poison. It's very powerful, so one spritz should do you. More of a Fall/Winter scent. Very unique.

guest_Kali

Sexy on the right woman. Don't over spray and let the power of Poison intoxicate you. Seductive for skin types that can pull through the spices and not hold on to the fruit notes.

* Not everyone woman can pull this off. So do yourself a favor and try it first.

guest_Zoe M

My very first perfume. I try it when I was in the school, 10 years old maybe?, hahahahaha, like the name it's very strong, and like the name very dangerous. It's strong and almost caustic. A classic. Poison I LOve U.