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Cabotine Vs Tendre Poison?

post #1 of 9
1/27/12 at 3:59am
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I just got a bottle of Cabotine by Gres today. My bottle of Dior Tendre Poison is on its way in the post (i got the vintage in the old bottle). Are these comparable at all? I am enjoying Cabotine very much indeed!
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post #2 of 9
1/27/12 at 6:39am
I think they are quite similar - sweet, green florals - but Tendre Poison is better imo. Looking forward to seeing what you think.
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post #3 of 9
1/27/12 at 10:32pm
I love the light green quality of Tendre Poison. Cabotine even in the EDT is a much heavier scent. Cabotine for me is a compliment-getter.

I miss Tendre Poison and wish Dior had kept it.
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post #4 of 9
1/27/12 at 10:56pm
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It's been insanely hot - has been hovering at the 40 degree celsius mark (thats 104 farenheit) and green scents are great. It's 42 today and Cabotine is holding up nicely. I don't find it cloying or heavy at all: fresh, green, floral and slightly soapy. Nice for a hot day. I also enjoy wearing YSL Paris Jardins Romantiques in this wear, rose and cut grass is lovely. SJP Covet is also delicious in hot weather. Looking forward to Tendre Poison but i won't over do it I'm only getting a 30 ml bottle. If I like it ill spring for a 100 ml before it disappears for good.
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post #5 of 9
1/28/12 at 3:01am
I find Tendre Poison a bit fresher, cleaner and more refined than Cabotine. Its also a bit more green.
Cabotine is more feral, wild honey and brashy in your face white florals- love it!
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post #6 of 9
2/6/12 at 6:18am
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I got the Tendre Poison in the post today. As I suspected, it is comparable to Cabotine. I am tempted to try them side by side for a closer comparison :-)
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post #7 of 9
2/6/12 at 9:53am
I find Cabotine to be much drier and greener, woodier. Tender Poison is more of a sharp floral to my nose.
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post #8 of 9
2/6/12 at 10:39am
Two of my favorites from the 90s. I found Cabotine slightly sweeter an TP to be lighter and more airy from memory.
Disappointed TP discontinued and Cabotine is no longer what it was.
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post #9 of 9
2/6/12 at 3:10pm
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I agree that TP is sweeter and more floral. By comparable I mean I feel that they are 'related' scents. TP has stronger sillage than Cabotine on my skin. My 30ml bottle of TP will go a long way!
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