Poison

Poison by Dior is the legendary 1985 Eau de Toilette that shocked the fragrance world and became a cultural phenomenon. This is arguably the most dramatic feminine fragrance ever created, a bold, intoxicating composition that fills every room it enters.

The opening combines plum, wild berries, coriander, anise, and Brazilian rosewood into a fruity-spicy introduction that is immediately captivating and slightly dangerous. The heart is a magnificent wall of white flowers, with tuberose leading a chorus of jasmine, African orange flower, carnation, and rose.

White honey and cinnamon add a warm, sweet, almost narcotic quality while incense and opoponax contribute a smoky, sacred depth. The base layers vanilla, amber, sandalwood, heliotrope, musk, vetiver, and Virginia cedar into a warm, balsamic, and endlessly complex foundation.

Poison is not a fragrance for the timid. It is bold, sensual, and absolutely unforgettable, a masterpiece that defined an era and continues to captivate nearly four decades later.