A paradox in a bottle — delicate yet daring, innocent yet deeply seductive. Christian Dior Tendre Poison Eau de Toilette is the softer, luminous counterpart to the legendary Poison dynasty, launched in 1994 and created by master perfumer Edouard Fléchier, the same genius behind the original Poison. Where the original was dark and bombastic, Tendre Poison is its lighter, fresher, altogether more beguiling opposite — a fragrance, as Dior describes it, that is poisonous but gentle, designed for the woman who hides great passion behind an air of effortless grace.
Tendre Poison opens with a sparkling, uplifting burst of bergamot, mandarin orange, Brazilian rosewood, and a distinctive touch of asafoetida — an unusual opening note that lends the fragrance its signature freshness and green, slightly spicy intrigue, unlike anything else on the market. The heart blooms into a lush, honeyed white floral bouquet of tuberose, freesia, orange blossom, rose, and honey — radiant, feminine, and beautifully natural. The fragrance settles into a warm, creamy base of sandalwood, vanilla, heliotrope, and musk — soft, skin-close, and quietly unforgettable.
Fragrance Profile
- Top Notes: Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Brazilian Rosewood, Asafoetida
- Heart Notes: Tuberose, Freesia, Orange Blossom, Rose, Honey
- Base Notes: Sandalwood, Vanilla, Heliotrope, Musk
Tendre Poison occupies a rare space in women's perfumery — it is simultaneously fresh and warm, bright and mysterious, youthful and sophisticated. Its green, slightly spiced opening evolves into one of the most natural-smelling white floral hearts of its era, before melting into a soft, sensual dry-down that sits close to the skin and lingers with genuine elegance. Versatile enough for daytime and refined enough for evening, it flatters all seasons and suits women who appreciate a fragrance with genuine character and depth. A beloved discontinued classic that continues to draw devoted collectors and first-time wearers alike.
Product Details
- Brand: Christian Dior
- Fragrance: Tendre Poison
- Type: Eau de Toilette (EDT) Spray
- Size: 100 ml / 3.4 oz
- Gender: Women's
- Fragrance Family: Floral / White Floral
- Occasion: Daytime, Evening, All Seasons, Date Night
- Status: Discontinued Classic
A perfect gift for lovers of white floral perfume, Dior fragrance collectors, and women who appreciate the timeless artistry of classic French designer scents.