Pure Poison
DiorEau de Parfum2004
Side by side
Pure Poison vs. Essence No. 2 Gardenia
Pure Poison rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Pure Poison | Essence No. 2 Gardenia | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2004 | 2014 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Carlos Benaïm, Dominique Ropion, Olivier Polge | Francis Kurkdjian |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Pure Poison
White Floral
Citrus
Woody
Powdery
Animalic
Essence No. 2 Gardenia
White Floral
Woody
Lactonic
Animalic
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
JasmineOrange BlossomBergamotMandarin Orange
—Heart
NeroliGardenia
GardeniaJasmineWoody Notes
Base
White AmberSandalwoodCedarWhite Musk
Sandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Pure Poison | Essence No. 2 Gardenia | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
The name promises darkness but delivers luminous white florals instead. That tension between expectation and reality is what makes Pure Poison compelling.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
Best price, size by size
| Pure Poison | Essence No. 2 Gardenia | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | $20.99fragrancenet | — |
| 1.7 oz | $138.00ecosmetics | — |
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