The Christian Dior fragrance line named after the French word for “poison” is Poison.
Dior launched Poison in 1985. The provocative name marked a dramatic departure from the softer, more traditionally romantic naming often used in perfume. Its dark, jewel-like presentation and intense identity helped it stand out in the fragrance market of the 1980s.
The original Poison was created by perfumer Edouard Fléchier. Dior later developed flankers and related editions, including Hypnotic Poison, Pure Poison, and Midnight Poison. These names belong to the Poison family but refer to distinct fragrances.
Poison is separate from Miss Dior and J’adore. Those names identify other major Dior fragrance families, each with its own launch history, composition, bottle design, and advertising campaigns.