Tendre Poison Parfum by Dior bottle
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Tendre Poison Parfum

4.6/5 · 32 votes Feminine 1994
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Fragrance notes

Top notes
Asafoetida
Heart notes
Base notes

Character

Longevity4.0/5
Sillage3.4/5
Day55
Night91
Fall100
Winter82
Spring73
Summer45
Our take

Galbanum and asafoetida create a sharp, resinous opening that feels almost medicinal before the citrus arrives to lift it. Tuberose and honey sit heavy in the middle, turning the floral heart into something thick and golden. Sandalwood and vanilla ground the base, wrapping the sharper edges in a smooth, creamy layer. Heliotrope adds a powdery softness that pulls the whole composition toward a vintage vanity table rather than a modern bathroom shelf.

The scent carries through a room without dominating it, staying close enough that someone has to lean in to catch the full mix. Rose and neroli brighten the darker notes, preventing the honey from becoming too cloying on the skin. Musk lingers on fabric long after the top notes have faded into the heart. Bergamot and tangerine provide a brief flash of brightness before the woods take over completely.

This is a fragrance for dim lighting and velvet textures. It suits a woman who enjoys a bold floral that does not apologize for its weight. The balsamic and woody accords create a warm atmosphere that fits a candlelit dinner or a late evening conversation. Freesia and orange offer small moments of freshness inside a composition that otherwise feels deliberately heavy and rich.

Tendre Poison Parfum is a dark amber glow reflecting off a crystal glass in a quiet, unlit corner of the room.

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