Pure Poison
Pure Poison by Dior is a feminine-leaning eau de parfum from 2004 in the designer price tier. It opens with mandarin and jasmine, moves into gardenia and orange blossom and dries down to sandalwood, white musk and amber. Expect around 9 hours of wear, and it projects strongly.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Mandarin Soft, sweet, almost powdery citrus. Gentler than orange.
- Jasmine Heady, sweet and slightly animal underneath. Rarely subtle.
Heart
- Gardenia Creamy white floral with a mushroomy edge. Lush and old-Hollywood.
- Orange Blossom Sweet, soapy and sunny. Neroli's warmer sibling.
Dry-down
- Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.
- White Musk Clean, soft, laundry-like. The 'smells like nothing but better' note.
- Amber Warm, golden and resinous. Not a real material — a blend that glows.
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