Pure Poison
“Pure Poison by Dior is a Floral fragrance for women”
The Quick Read
Well loved by wearers — a white floral, citrus composition with a woody undertone. Voted best for year-round wear, leaning feminine.
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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.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Top
Opening
Heart
The Soul
Base
Foundation
Main Accords
When to Wear
Who Wears It
How It Wears
Application Tips
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.
Carlos Benaïm
Founding perfumer · 189 fragrances · b. 1949 · Moroccan-French
“The best fragrances are the ones that feel like they've always existed.”
Carlos 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. Born in Tangier and raised between Morocco and Paris, he brings a multicultural sensibility to his work. He is the co-creator of iconic fragrances including Ralph Lauren Polo, Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue, and numerous compositions for Dior and YSL. Benaïm is revered within the trade as a perfumer's perfumer — technically flawless, endlessly creative.
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The story behind the bottle.
The subtle confidence of stepping out for an important meeting, where the scent whispers elegance without shouting it from across the room.
Fig. 01 — Pure Poison, Dior
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