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purple poison light

1985 · For women · Fruity

purple poison light by Christian Dior was launched in 1985, a fruity fragrance for women. Its accord profile is led by fruity, sweet and amber. Key notes: Tuberose, Incense and White Honey.

At a glance

Dominant accordsfruity, sweet, amber
Key notesTuberose, Incense, White Honey, Cinnamon
Community rating3.92/5 from 16,296 votes

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Accord profile

fruity12%sweet12%amber12%white floral11%woody10%warm spicy10%balsamic9%tuberose9%floral8%honey8%

Note pyramid

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About this fragrance

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Purple Poison Light by Christian Dior (1985) is an Oriental Floral that opens with a vibrant fruity-spicy burst of plum, wild berries, coriander, anise, and Brazilian rosewood. The heart is a lush bouquet of tuberose, jasmine, rose, and African orange flower, warmed by incense, white honey, cinnamon, opoponax, and carnation. The base settles into a rich blend of vanilla, amber, sandalwood, heliotrope, musk, vetiver, and Virginia cedar, leaving a sweet, ambery, and woody trail. With main accords of fruity (100%), sweet (97%), and amber (94%), this fragrance is unapologetically opulent and intense.

Collectors of vintage orientals will appreciate its complex, multi-layered structure and the bold use of honey and spices. It suits those who enjoy rich, sweet, and spicy perfumes with a strong fruity presence, ideal for evening wear or cooler weather. The 1985 original is a sought-after piece for its depth and historical significance in the Dior line.

中文簡介

Purple Poison Light 係 Christian Dior 1985 年推出嘅東方花香調香水。前調以李子、野莓、芫荽、八角同巴西玫瑰木帶來鮮明嘅果香同辛香;中調係晚香玉、茉莉、玫瑰同非洲橙花嘅豐盛花束,加上乳香、白蜂蜜、肉桂、沒藥同康乃馨,營造溫暖甜蜜嘅核心;基調就以雲呢拿、琥珀、檀香、天芥菜、麝香、香根草同維珍尼亞雪松收尾,留下甜美琥珀木質餘韻。主調係果香 (100%)、甜 (97%) 同琥珀 (94%),氣質濃郁奢華,適合鍾意豐富甜辛果香嘅用家,喺晚間或涼爽天氣使用就最啱。

Reference data

HouseChristian Dior
Namepurple poison light
Launched1985
Marketed asFor women
Dominant familyFruity
Notes recorded21
Accords10

Quick answers

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What are the notes in purple poison light?

purple poison light by Christian Dior: top notes are Plum, Wild Berries, Coriander, Anise and Brazilian Rosewood; heart notes are Tuberose, Incense, White Honey, Cinnamon, Opoponax, Carnation, Jasmine and African Orange Flower; base notes are Vanille, Amber, Sandalwood, Heliotrope, Musk, Vetiver and Virginia Cedar.

What accords does purple poison light have?

The dominant accords recorded for purple poison light are fruity (100.0%); sweet (96.6%); amber (94.3%); white floral (88.0%); woody (85.3%).

When was purple poison light launched?

purple poison light by Christian Dior was first released in 1985.

What does purple poison light smell like?

purple poison light is recorded as a fruity fragrance, centred on Tuberose, Incense and White Honey.

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