The presence in your purse of any composition from Dior is a sure sign of the good taste of its owner. For 70 years, perfumes have been created in the laboratories of the French fashion house, most of which can be safely called cult.
The production of its own elite perfumes allowed Dior to take 4th place in the world in perfume sales. A huge role in popularity was played by the birth of Poison - a smell that millions of customers fell in love with. Thanks to the talent of Edward Flasher, the world became acquainted with a provocative aroma. It was with him that the legendary collection of women's perfumes Poison by Christian Dior began.
History of the creation of "Poison"
The presentation of the first composition became a real sensation. 1985 was not the best period in the history of a fashion house. Not surprisingly, since the appearance of the triumphant and key fragrance of Miss Dior, as many as 30 years have passed, and during this time the perfume line of the company has not been replenished with significant innovations.
The idea to create a Poisson perfume was put forward by Dior President Maurice Roger (1982). It required an explosion, a radically new smell, a revolution in perception that could excite and conquer women.
Of the more than 800 samples presented, the best was the work of Eduard Flasher, an independent perfumer at the Ruhr Bertrand factory. The tart, slightly suffocating composition was so charismatic and unusual that the name for it was required to match: memorable and bewitching.
The idea of the name was borrowed from the statement of the famous French poet, philosopher and essayist Paul Valerie: "Spirits are poison for the heart." Poison or poison - this is the word that fully reflected the essence of the creation of Edward Flasher.
Success and recognition
The public’s acquaintance with the spirits was accompanied by a large-scale advertising campaign, for which over $ 10 million was spent. It is worth noting that all expenses paid off with interest. The Poinson perfume gained such popularity that at the entrance to some institutions in America there was a sign with the inscription: "Gentlemen - without cigars, and ladies - without Poison." By the way, this fragrance is still on the black lists of the office dress code because of spicy durability.
Soon, the mass love of customers around the world received official confirmation. In 1987, the composition of Eduard Flasher was awarded the "Perfume Oscar", winning the FIFI Awards, which laid the foundation for the creation of an entire collection of Poison. The smell was so self-sufficient and successful that until 1990 it did not need changes and was fully consistent with the desires and requirements of customers.
In an interview, Flasher admitted that at that time he was afraid not to create anything more meaningful than Poison. However, presented in 1994, Tendre Poison and subsequent flankers, including Midnight Poison, dispelled his fears, being no less popular than the original.
Chronology of the release of iconic perfume
The Dior Poison fragrance line was launched in 1985. Fortunately, the production process for the new perfume does not stop. The last flanker appeared in 2018.
1. Poison Dior, 1985. "Poison" - the founder of the collection, which is fully consistent with its name. Most suitable for him is the phrase: "In small quantities, and poison is a cure." And there is. In excess, perfume can "strangle" its owner. Best of all, it is suitable for special occasions. It is not disclosed immediately, but after a while. Resistance - more than 12 hours.
2. Poison Esprit de Parfum, 1990. "Poison Esprit de Parfum" is distinguished by its velvety and audacity. The aroma of sensuality and passion has incorporated the following notes: bitter orange, mandarin, jasmine, amber, almond, cocoa bean absolute.
3. Poison Tendre, 1994. The Poison Tendre is the first flanker. Translated from French means "gentle poison." In this embodiment, there is no trace of suffocating notes. Flasher added refreshing green chords. With a classic aroma, only a sweet floral trail is related to it. A sign of freshness is preserved in the bottle design, made in grassy shades.
4. Poison Hypnotic, 1998. "Poison Hypnotic" attract and fascinate. Buyers claim that the train is best opened in the cold season. The perfume is enclosed in a fiery red bottle.
5. Pure Poison, 2004. "Pur Poison" is a persistent floral arrangement. It can be used both daily and for hot club parties. The owner of the fragrance is a female lioness who pretends to be a tender cat to fulfill her desires.
8. Pure Poison Elixir Dior, 2006. "Pur Poison Elixir" - the new flank "Poison" differs from the previous one with a slight bitterness, stamina, and also perfectly opens on a frosty night. Especially for this composition for the first time, it was decided to slightly change the design. A familiar apple-shaped bottle was equipped with a sprayer in the form of a purple fruit.
9. Midnight Poison, 2007. Midnight Poison: A description of the fragrance should begin with the fact that barely appearing on the shelves, the flanker instantly turned into a bestseller. Floral-fruity bouquet is diluted with dry woody notes and velvet fragrance of a black rose.
10. Hypnotic Poison Eau Secrete, 2013. "Hypnotic Poison O Secret". In the initial chords, the bright citrus nuances of bergamot and mandarin allow you to wear the aroma not only to arouse passion on dates, but also on a normal weekday.
11. Poison Girl, 2016. "Poison Girl". This perfume was distinguished from the spicy sound of the original and was remembered for its piquant and bold accents. In an unusual bouquet, floral notes and frosty freshness are skillfully interwoven.
12. Poison Girl Eau de Toilette, 2017. "Poisson Girl O de Toilet." Reduced concentration made the self-titled version less "dangerous." It is worth noting that the bouquet acquired the sweetness of caramel, the grassy freshness of the heliotrope.
Christian Dior Midnight Poisson: a fragrance description
"Midnight Poison" is a floral-woody chypre composition. The magical olfactory pyramid is built around the "witchcraft" fragrance of a black rose and its harmonious combination with wood tones of patchouli and precious ambergris. In the topmost notes you can feel the citrus freshness of mandarin and the juiciness of bergamot. In the "heart" dominates the black rose, beloved by perfumers. Following her is a floral-fruity melody, revealing the most sophisticated shades of the female soul.
Description "Dior Midnight Poison" completes a luxurious train, which literally covers with the thick warmth of ambergris, which brings notes of sexuality and temptation to the composition. The caramel sweetness needed to increase the luxury of the aroma is created by the accents of bourbon vanilla. According to reviews, as a result of mixing all these mysterious notes, the aroma differs from its predecessors in freshness.
The persistent Midnight Poisson perfume went on sale in a bottle of dark glass, which was obtained from cobalt in combination with blue ultramarine. It is worth noting that such a duet of shades is almost on the verge of merging with complete darkness. The bottle is crowned with a spherical cap, complemented by a white ribbon at the bottom.
Fragrance for notes: top
In the top notes are present:
- Mandarin. For many, the smell of this fruit is associated with childhood, and therefore its aroma relaxes and soothes. The notes of mandarin added optimism, warmth, special flavor and boundless energy to the Midnight Poison perfume. By the way, according to statistics, perfumes in which citrus is present often became bestsellers.
- Bergamot. Its relevance in perfumery is due to the ability to merge with other components. In the case of Dior Midnight Poison perfume, this ingredient was added to give astringency to the upper chords. By the way, it is customary to use bergamot not only at the beginning of compositions. Increasingly, he acts as the final note of the aromatic pyramid.
- Plum. Her smell is positioned as sensual and mysterious. Perfume with plum chords are deep and "surround" sound. Thanks to this component, Dior Midnight Poison is positioned as an unforgettable, intriguing, elegant and special fragrance.
- Coriander, anise. Why do cooks use spices? Right! They help tone the flavor and aromatize the dish. In perfumery, their role is almost the same: they are rarely found in solo form. In the case of Midnight Poison, aniseed coriander lends velvety, warmth and sexuality to the composition.
Christian Dior Midnight Poisson: central chord and base notes
It is impossible to imagine modern perfumery without a rose. The reason is simple: it is an ideal basis for any composition. No, this is not a base, but a framework on which other components can be strung. Her fragrance is easy to hide. Therefore, she often hides in the heart and, with the inherent nobility, allows other notes to enter the "scene" of the olfactory pyramid.
Finally, we got to the base. The basis of the Dior Midnight Poison fragrance, as it turned out, is just 3 notes:
- Vanilla. Its very special smell sounds appetizing, but at the same time sophisticated and sensual. She knows how to be different: more often - tart, but sometimes - asphyxiating. In Midnight Poison, the combination of vanilla with other components is so harmonious that the composition turned out to be enchanting and heady;
- Ambergris is a truly magical substance that is widely used in modern perfumery. It is not in vain that they put it as a basis, because it, like a gem, before being in the olfactory pyramid, performs many reincarnations;
- Patchouli. The leaves of this plant are famous for their attractiveness and very strong smell. In the "midnight poison" ingredient plays an important role. Thanks to patchouli, the cult fragrance from Dior has found a deep and rich sound.
Midnight Poison Extrait de Parfum
Unlike the previous “Poison” from “Dior”, “Poison Extract de Parfum” has become more voluminous, thick and sweet.
The aromatic pyramid has undergone significant changes. Now the composition reveals floral accords, dominated by shades of roses, filling the top notes with noble sexuality.
The seductive beginning is strengthened by the "heart", built on the sensual accents of patchouli. The exciting aroma of this plant brings to the composition even more charm and mystical appeal, which is impossible to resist.
The Midnight Poison Extrait de Parfum train is presented in the form of a plexus of nuances of French labdanum, vanilla and tonka beans, dominated by an alluring oriental sweetness.
The play is over...
According to numerous reviews of Midnight Poison, Dior was named the absolute leader in the murder of its own perfume lines. Many were saddened by the fact that their favorite brand stopped releasing Midnight Poison.
The only flanker worthy of mention was discontinued in 2013. As it turned out, from the point of view of sales, he could not meet the expectations of the fashion house, but still won the hearts of millions of buyers and connoisseurs of perfumery art all over the world.
What's the secret?
Interest in the composition was caused simultaneously by several factors. Firstly, 3 famous masters worked on its creation: Olivier Cresp, Jacques Cavallier and Francois Demachy. Secondly, there is an absolute dissimilarity with the original in terms of composition, but at the same time the Midnight Poisson perfumes very convincingly reproduce the myth of femme fatale. Thirdly, even men can wear “poison”: there are no frankly female notes in the olfactory pyramid.
Back to the sad news. Why is this fragrance, consisting of only 6 main components that create real magic, removed from circulation? Obviously, Midnight Poison was too “niche” for mass consumption. Strange, for example, Tom Ford's Black Orchid is still popular among buyers (and even the high price could not reduce interest), because judging by the reviews, the aromas are similar in sound. And if you are among those who are still looking for fragrances similar to Dior Midnight Poisson, then the following selection based on customer reviews will definitely help you find a similar analogue in sound.
How to replace
Delicious Night. Donna Karan's sexy fragrance appealed to Midnight Poison fans because of its similarity in sound. Even a bottle of mystically dark color with a light purple tint resembles the same Midnight Poison, which, unfortunately, is almost impossible to find.
In the opening notes, the juiciness of blackberries and citruses with a spicy ginger complement is felt. Here the gentle chords of freesia sound, softening the entire pyramid of the composition and giving tenderness. The notes of the “heart” are revealed by the fragrance of jasmine, the irresistibility of orchids and the ardor of iris. The final chord is delicately applied to the skin and for a long time pleases with the persistent aroma of myrrh, amber, vetiver, frankincense and patchouli.
Lalique Perles De Lalique. The twin brother, according to reviews about Midnight Poison, repeats 95% the sound of the cult fragrance from Dior. The expressive nature of the composition created by Natalie Larson reveals to us a delightfully feminine sound, where each note is permeated with purity and nobility.
The upper chords of floral-chypre perfume mesmerize with the luxurious fragrance of several varieties of roses. The "heart" is filled with calm notes of irises with a light and subtle spice of bourbon pepper. The train captivates with the playful temper of vetiver, chic shades of patchouli, and in the end it pleasantly surprises with mossy coolness. The aromatic composition is framed in a handmade matte bottle, which many women have called a real work of art.
Rose Noir. Another analogue of Midnight Poison perfume was found by attentive buyers in the Byredo brand collection. Unisex perfume fascinates from the first seconds of sound, making the heart beat faster and wanting to keep the charm and sensuality with which the composition is endowed for as long as possible. This is not surprising, because Rose Noir is a symbol of love, where the fragrance of a damask rose is combined with noble shades of wood moss, and grapefruit with freesia are complemented by soft and sophisticated accents of white musk. A persistent train streams with elegant notes of labdanum and piquant spice of oak moss.
Sensuous Noir. In this composition from Estée Lauder, shoppers also caught echoes of Christian Dior Midnight Poisson. Reviews say that the east-woody perfume from the first minutes after spraying envelops its owner with an invisible shawl woven from spices, floral notes and spices.
The upper chords are drunk with the honey sweetness of jasmine, the deep tenderness of a rose, complemented by hot pepper. In the central notes of their turn are patchouli leaves, pine, lily and the tree of Guaiac. They give the sound of earthy shades of smoke and vanilla, emphasizing the nature of not only the composition, but also the woman who chose it. Amber and Siamese benzoin, a component that is recognizable for its sweet, spicy, resinous tinge, form a persistent rich plume.
Tom Ford Noir de Noir and Black Orchid. Reviews of perfumes "Midnight Poison" recommend paying attention to 2 compositions from Tom Ford:
- "Noir de Noir", like the rest of the compositions from the Private Blend collection, was created on the basis of one essence. Unlike Midnight Poison, he does not try to declare himself, but only whispers about his uniqueness and sophistication. The olfactory pyramid is unusually rich and diverse. The upper chords are based on the light sweetness of vanilla without the sickening cloying. A key component is hidden in heart notes - an exotic black rose, fragrant surrounded by saffron and dark truffle. A train of iridescent shades of musk was the harmonious completion of an elegant aroma.
- The second analogue of Midnight Poison perfume is Black Orchid, which, due to its sensuality and luxury, is associated with glamor. The bouquet belongs to the group of oriental perfumes, as it differs in sweetness and spicy accents. Some customers ranked it as youth, while others called it a mature, well-established and more serious smell. For the dominant role in the pyramid, 4 ingredients fight at once: vanilla, blackcurrant, ylang-ylang and truffle. Each of them at some point leaps forward, and then gives way to the next. By the way, the notes of vanilla resemble a cream, in which you can hear the nuances of patchouli, frankincense, vetiver, sandalwood, and the lotus tree of Tolu balsam. By the way, scented skin smells sweet and very cloying, so be careful with the dosage. It’s best to go through a cloud of sprayed perfume and enjoy amazing stamina for 8 hours.
L'Intense. Another composition similar to the Midnight Poison perfume can be found in the perfume collection of the French brand Givenchy. From the first seconds, the fragrance is amazing with the freshness and bright sound of plum notes. A few minutes later, a fruit explosion gives way to the noble shades of a Turkish rose, the fragrance of which resembles a surge of decisive femininity. But on the skin, the fragrance demonstrates individuality and strength of character: intense and chypre. Saturation continues the base, represented by the outpouring of white musks, like a light and delicate satin. From this point on, it seems impossible to live without Givenchy's ethereal pleasure.
Juliette Has A Gun Lady Vengeance Extreme. Similar to the "Dior Midnight Pouzon" it makes the presence in the pyramid of roses, not only black, but Bulgarian. "Lady Revenge. Extreme" is imbued with the spirit of rebellion and passion, therefore it is addressed to impatient girls with an explosive character, but with sexual magnetism.
The composition opens with juicy and at the same time gentle chords of bergamot and lavender. The fragrant notes of the last component smoothly flow into the "heart", giving way to a rose. To make the central notes more piquant, perfumers decided to wrap the tenderness of the petals with patchouli leaves. But they did not experiment in the database and paid tribute to the classics. Here you will hear the sound of vanilla, frankincense and the favorite component of Romano Ricci - Ambroxan.
Conclusions, Reflections, and Impressions
Do not hesitate, the spirits of Dior Midnight Poison are pure luxury! They were like that when they went on sale, and now their value has doubled, because even after so many years perfumes are trying to find or at least replace a fragrance with a similar sound. Yes, it is complex, but incredibly beautiful! Therefore, dear girls and women, do not call the composition “stinky” or “garbage” (unfortunately, in the reviews such words often flash by buyers who did not like the smell).
Remember, perfume is love. If it is yours, you will feel it not only with your nose, but also with your heart. No, this is not the second skin, but that which is deep beneath it. And judging by the numerous reviews of the Dior Midnight Poison, all the hype around him has not been made up. Love with this composition happened to more than a million customers around the world. Believe me, not every fragrance is able to maintain its relevance for 10 or more years.
Midnight Poison will not age: it sounds modern and fashionable, as if it was presented yesterday.