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Score
84/100

Dior

Poison Girl EDP

2016

Trouble, beautifully packaged and offering itself willingly.

Poison Girl
vanilla
sweet
almond

The gourmand-leaning 2016 entry in Dior's Poison line — François Demachy's launch, a rose-and-almond composition tuned for a younger market. Damask rose at the heart, settling on a vanilla-almond-tonka drydown. Wears strongest in fall and winter, evening. The youngest, lightest member of the Poison family.

The take

What works

  • Bitter orange opening is a genuinely clever contrast to the sweet vanilla base
  • Seductive without being overwhelming
  • Strong fall and winter performer

Trade-offs

  • Sweet vanilla base may fatigue in warm months
  • Less distinctive than the legacy Poison line

Notes

Top

Bitter OrangeBitter OrangeLemonLemon

Mid

Damask RoseDamask RoseGrasse RoseGrasse RoseOrange BlossomOrange Blossom

Base

VanillaVanillaAlmondAlmondTonka BeanTonka BeanTolu BalsamTolu BalsamSandalwoodSandalwoodHeliotropeHeliotropeCashmeranCashmeran

Performance

Longevity
8–10 hours
Projection
Arm's length
Sillage
Soft trail

When to wear

Spring40%
Summer21%
Fall91%
Winter100%
Day67%
Night91%

Occasions

Date nightClubCasual

Gender

Strongly feminine

Smells like

Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Poison Girl last?

8–10 hours on most skin (excellent longevity at 80/100) with solid projection.

When should you wear Poison Girl?

Strongest in winter and fall, evening-leaning. Suited to date night, club, casual.

Is Poison Girl worth it?

At $90–$165, yes for this tier. Bitter orange opening is a genuinely clever contrast to the sweet vanilla base. Seductive without being overwhelming.

Details

Perfumer
François Demachy