Pure Poison
DiorEau de Parfum2004
Side by side
Pure Poison vs. Essence No. 2 Gardenia
Is Pure Poison better than Essence No. 2 Gardenia?
Pure Poison rates higher with the community, while Essence No. 2 Gardenia wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
JasmineGardeniaSandalwood
white floralwoodypowderyanimalic
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Pure Poison and Essence No. 2 Gardenia?
| Pure Poison | Essence No. 2 Gardenia | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2004 | 2014 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Francis Kurkdjian |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Pure Poison and Essence No. 2 Gardenia smell?
Pure Poison
White Floral
Citrus
Woody
Powdery
Animalic
Essence No. 2 Gardenia
White Floral
Woody
Lactonic
Animalic
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Pure Poison and Essence No. 2 Gardenia share?
Top
JasmineMandarin OrangeBergamot
—Heart
GardeniaNeroliOrange Blossom
GardeniaJasmineWoody Notes
Base
SandalwoodWhite AmberCedarWhite Musk
Sandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
JasmineGardeniaOrange Blossom
GardeniaJasmine
Woody Notes
SandalwoodCedar
SandalwoodWoody Notes
Where they fit
When and where do Pure Poison and Essence No. 2 Gardenia work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Pure Poison or Essence No. 2 Gardenia?
| Pure Poison | Essence No. 2 Gardenia | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Pure Poison and Essence No. 2 Gardenia?
White florals at their most deliberate. This is the fragrance that doesn't ask permission, it just takes up space, cool and creamy and unafraid. Pure Poison isn't trying to convert you.Pure Poison
This is the gardenia for people who appreciate indolic whites, the kind that doesn't announce itself, but earns attention. Jasmine leads the opening, which surprises anyone expecting a polite floral.Essence No. 2 Gardenia
The hunt
Where to buy Pure Poison and Essence No. 2 Gardenia
| Pure Poison | Essence No. 2 Gardenia | |
|---|---|---|
| 8ml | $22.39fragrancenet | — |
| 1.7 oz | $151.78ecosmetics | — |
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