HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON · 2026
Dior Homme Intense vs Poison
Which should you buy? Full side-by-side breakdown of notes, performance, seasons, value, and our verdict.
QUICK VERDICT
Poison is the stronger performer, with better projection and longevity than Dior Homme Intense. Choose Poison when you want a fragrance that announces itself and lasts the full day.
PERFORMANCE METRICS
84/100
Longevity
90/100
74/100
Sillage
92/100
35%
Day Wear
15%
65%
Night Wear
85%
20%
Spring
10%
5%
Summer
5%
35%
Autumn
40%
40%
Winter
45%
105
Value (lower price wins)
133
Dior Homme Intense
Top
Lavender
Heart
Iris, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Pear
Base
Virginia Cedar, Vetiver, Cocoa
Poison
Top
Plum, Coriander, Pepper
Heart
Tuberose, Carnation, Honey
Base
Amber, Opoponax, Cedar, Musk
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is Dior Homme Intense or Poison better?
Poison is the stronger performer, with better projection and longevity than Dior Homme Intense. Choose Poison when you want a fragrance that announces itself and lasts the full day.
Which lasts longer, Dior Homme Intense or Poison?
Poison lasts longer. Dior Homme Intense is rated long lasting (8h - 10h) while Poison is rated very long lasting (10h - 12h).
Do Dior Homme Intense and Poison smell similar?
They share no major notes and smell distinctly different. Dior Homme Intense centres on Lavender, while Poison centres on Plum and Coriander.
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