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Dior · Sold as feminine
Pure Poison
The subtle confidence of stepping out for an important meeting, where the scent whispers elegance without shouting it from across the room.
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Pure PoisonPremium · $100–250
49%Similar accords, often for lessL'Amour · LaliqueMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 5 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Pure Poison by Dior, launched in 2004, is a floral fragrance crafted by Carlos Benaïm, Dominique Ropion, and Olivier Polge. It is praised for its bright, clean white-floral notes of jasmine and orange blossom, which read as both elegant and sexy. This scent stands out as the softest entry in Dior's Poison line, offering a more wearable alternative to the original 1980s powerhouse. The composition opens with citrusy freshness from bergamot and Sicilian mandarin before transitioning into a heart of jasmine and gardenia, ultimately settling into a base of white amber, cedar, sandalwood, and musk that adds warmth and sensuality.
One or two sprays are sufficient — the citrus top notes provide a bright opening that fades gracefully into the warm, powdery base. This fragrance is best suited for daytime wear when you want to make a subtle yet memorable impression.
Fig. 01 — Pure Poison, Dior
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Carlos Benaïm
The quiet geniusCarlos Benaïm is a master perfumer at IFF whose name may not be widely recognized outside the industry, yet his creations have shaped the olfactory landscape of the past four decades.
“Perfumers always strive to create a scent that will have long lasting appeal but we never fully know in advance.”
Carlos Benaïm · The Candy Perfume Boy, April 2015
Co-created with Dominique Ropion and Olivier Polge
The Pure Poison line
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Designer Dior
More from the house · founded 1947 · France
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With Dior Tendre Poison Parfum
Adds vanilla, floral and green; shares bergamot and orange and 1 more note.
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 42%, disliked or hated by 16%.