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Poison by Dior — notes

Coriander flickers at the start, then a heavy tuberose heart sinks into a warm, resinous trail of opoponax.

House
Dior
Concentration
Eau de toilette
Year
1985
Scento family
White Bloom

Notes

Notes as published by Harrods, checked 20 October 2026.

Scento family

White Bloom. Creamy, heady white flowers such as jasmine, tuberose, orange blossom and gardenia carry the structure.

Secondary: Spice Route. Warm and sharp spices lead: pepper, saffron, cardamom, cinnamon, clove and ginger.

Scento reads it as a autumn, winter and spring scent for day and evening wear.

About Dior

French couture house with a catalogue running from classic florals to modern freshness.

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Questions

What does Poison smell like?

Coriander flickers at the start, then a heavy tuberose heart sinks into a warm, resinous trail of opoponax. Its character reads floral, warm, spicy and resinous.

What are the top notes of Poison?

The top notes of Poison by Dior are coriander. The heart opens to tuberose, and the base rests on opoponax. Notes as published by Harrods.

What family is Poison?

Scento places Poison in the White Bloom family. Creamy, heady white flowers such as jasmine, tuberose, orange blossom and gardenia carry the structure. Its secondary family is Spice Route: warm and sharp spices lead: pepper, saffron, cardamom, cinnamon, clove and ginger.

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