Alternatives
Perfumes that smell like Poison
Poison by Dior (1985) is built around Coriander, Plum, Anise, Tuberose. Here are the ten perfumes in our encyclopedia that come closest, with what each one shares and what sets it apart.
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Dior · 1998
Hypnotic Poison
Shared notes: Plum, Tuberose, Jasmine, Rose, Musk. What differs: Coconut, Apricot, Vanilla.
- 2
Chanel · 1984
Coco
Shared notes: Coriander, Jasmine, Rose, Sandalwood, Amber. What differs: Mandarin, Peach, Clove.
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Yves Saint Laurent · 1977
Opium
Shared notes: Plum, Jasmine, Rose, Sandalwood, Amber. What differs: Mandarin, Clove, Carnation.
- 4
Rihanna · 2011
Reb'l Fleur
Shared notes: Plum, Tuberose, Musk, Amber. What differs: Peach, Red Berries, Coconut.
- 5
Elizabeth Taylor · 1991
White Diamonds
Shared notes: Rose, Jasmine, Tuberose, Musk, Sandalwood. What differs: Aldehydes, Bergamot, Neroli.
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Giorgio Beverly Hills · 1981
Giorgio
Shared notes: Tuberose, Jasmine, Rose, Sandalwood, Amber. What differs: Orange Blossom, Peach, Bergamot.
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Jennifer Lopez · 2002
Glow
Shared notes: Jasmine, Rose, Tuberose, Musk, Sandalwood. What differs: Neroli, Orange Blossom, Grapefruit.
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Rochas · 1944
Femme
Shared notes: Plum, Rose, Jasmine, Amber, Musk. What differs: Peach, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang.
- 9
Carolina Herrera · 2016
Good Girl
Shared notes: Tuberose, Jasmine, Rose, Sandalwood. What differs: Almond, Coffee, Bergamot.
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Guerlain · 2009
La Petite Robe Noire
Shared notes: Rose, Anise. What differs: Cherry, Almond, Bergamot.
Frequently asked questions
Which perfume smells most like Poison?
Based on our analysis of fragrance pyramids, Hypnotic Poison by Dior is the closest: it shares 6 notes with Poison, including Plum, Tuberose, Jasmine.
What is an alternative to Poison from another house?
Coco (Chanel, 1984) picks up Coriander, Jasmine, Rose in a different interpretation.
Which other Dior perfume is similar to Poison?
At Dior, Hypnotic Poison (1998) is the closest, sharing Plum, Tuberose, Jasmine.
How is this ranking built?
We compare the top, heart and base notes of every perfume. Rare notes weigh more than very common ones like musk or bergamot; olfactory family and gender refine the score. Nothing replaces trying it on skin.