Eau de toilette

Dior Hypnotic Poison

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Gender:
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Fragrance information:

Welcome to the captivating world of fragrances, where Dior Hypnotic Poison shines as a true pearl, enchanting with its unique character since 1998.

Identity and Release History

Released in 1998, this perfume is part of the iconic Poison collection from the legendary house of Dior, founded by Christian Dior in 1947 and symbolizing Parisian elegance and luxury.

Hypnotic Poison continues the brand's heritage, offering a bold and sensual perspective on modern femininity, making it a timeless classic in the industry.

Positioning and Wearability

This women's fragrance in eau de toilette concentration has a moderate sillage, ideally suited for daily outings and special evenings.

For optimal development, it is recommended to apply 1 to 2 sprays on the skin and 1 to 2 sprays on clothing, which will ensure a soft and lasting presence.

Hypnotic Poison belongs to the Oriental and Floral families, creating a warm and gentle aura that captivates at any time of the year.

Creators and Influence

The creative magic of perfumer Annick Menardo has given this fragrance its hypnotic depth and complexity, reflecting her expert approach to creating memorable compositions.

This release has strengthened Dior's reputation as an innovative leader, inspiring generations of women to express themselves through fragrance.

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If you've fallen in love with Hypnotic Poison, you might be interested in other perfumes with similar accents: for example, Avon Far Away, Hugo Boss Deep Red, and Zadig & Voltaire Girls Can Do Anything — each of them offers unique notes for further exploration.

Dior Hypnotic Poison is more than just a fragrance; it's an invitation to a world of temptation and elegance that continues to inspire and enchant.

More than 92% of users recommend this fragrance!
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Key fragrance characteristics

Perfume information

Description of the composition

The note pyramid of Dior Hypnotic Poison begins with juicy top notes: apricot, coconut and plum, creating a fruity and playful start that instantly grabs attention.

In the heart of the composition, exquisite notes unfold: spicy caraway, delicate jasmine, lily of the valley, rose, palisander and tuberose, adding floral depth and complexity.

The base consists of warm and sensual elements: almond, sandal, vanilla and musk, ensuring a long and cozy finish.

This composition combines groups of fruit, gourmet, white flower and woody notes, creating a multifaceted and hypnotic experience that smoothly develops on the skin.

Perfumers

Gender Female
Brand Dior
Segment Luxury perfumery
Country France
Website http://www.dior.com
Year of production 1998
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de toilette
License holder LVMH

Composition pyramid

Apricot
Coconut
Plum
Caraway
Jasmine
Lily of the Valley
Almond
Sandalwood
Vanilla

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Fragrance characteristics

based on 36 opinions
Chords
Relevance
Dosage
Perception
Appearance quality
Similar
Persistence
The persistence of a fragrance is determined by how long it can be felt. It is a characteristic associated with ingredients that evaporate slowly. Persistence depends on the physical properties of the perfume ingredients—mainly their volatility and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.
Persistence
Medium (2 to 5 hours)
3
Sillage
Imagine a light cloud of fragrance that, like an aeroplane trail, remains in the air after your appearance. This is the sillage - a subtle or vivid imprint left by the most diffuse element of a perfume composition. The sillage can be almost invisible when it is felt only by you and those around you. Or it can be so expressive that its presence is noticed even long after you have left.
Sillage
Medium
3
Complexity and depth
The complexity of a fragrance is the number and variety of notes that create a unique composition. A complex fragrance contains many different notes that reveal themselves on the skin. The depth of a fragrance is the richness and intensity of the fragrance. Fragrances with a deep composition include heavy and powerful notes that stay on the skin longer and affect others over long distances.
Complexity and depth
Complex and profound
3
Gender
This scale depicts gender focus and demonstrates how the brand positions the fragrance - as masculine, feminine or universal.
Male
8%
Unisex
19%
Female
72%
What kind of event
Date
20%
Wedding
10%
Sport
0%
Sleep
10%
For party
10%
For every day
10%
Sex
20%
For Holiday
10%
Theatre
10%
Office
0%
For what time of year / season
Winter
Winter
43%
Spring
Spring
9%
Summer
Summer
9%
Autumn
Autumn
40%
For what style / mood
Casual
9%
Gala
18%
Classic
36%
Avant-garde
9%
Romantic
27%
Sporty
0%
For what age
under 18
12%
18-25 years old
10%
26-35 years old
20%
36-45 years
22%
46+ years old
22%
Any
15%
On the skin
The optimum amount of atomisation on the skin is the balance at which the fragrance reveals itself in its entirety and sounds its best.
Spot
11%
Enter the cloud
17%
1-2 atomisations
44%
2-3 atomisations
17%
3-4 atomisations
6%
4-5 sprays
6%
Where is the best place to apply the fragrance?
The best places to apply a fragrance are the areas where it will reveal itself most fully and create the most vivid impression.
On the chest
11%
On the wrist
11%
On the knees
11%
On the back of the neck
22%
Behind the ears
11%
On the elbow
11%
On the abdomen
0%
On the back of the hand
11%
On clothes
11%
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0%
On clothing
The optimum amount of atomisation of the fragrance on clothes, at which it reveals the best quality of the fragrance.
Spot
11%
Enter the cloud
17%
1-2 atomisations
44%
2-3 atomisations
17%
3-4 atomisations
6%
4-5 sprays
6%
Associations
Perfume associations are the emotions and images that pop into the imagination when you perceive its unique notes and accents
Freshness
8%
Exoticism
4%
Luxury
38%
Euphoria
8%
Passion
12%
Joy
8%
Calm
17%
Excitement
4%
Sadness
0%
Despair
0%
Effect
Fragrances can attract attention and evoke positive emotions, others can leave neutral, and others can cause negative associations and repel people.
Effect
Attracts attention
4
Intensity
The intensity of a fragrance is like its ‘volume’, the degree of intensity and strength with which it is felt around you or on the surface.
Intensity
Moderate
2
Bottle
Bottle
High quality
4
Spray
Spray
High quality
4
Packaging quality
Perfume bottle packaging quality is about protection and aesthetic appeal, including strength, reliability, design and materials. High quality ensures the safety and security of the product, a good first impression and attractiveness
Packaging quality
High quality
4
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5
This scent seems to reflect passion, and its red design is no coincidence. It truly smells beautiful, with languid tuberose, vanilla, and almond. It kills, but does so tenderly. Since I became an adult, it has become my favorite. For me, it's a weekend option, a little simpler than its counterpart - Mmmm by a lady with a gun 😔
5/5
5
How appealing it is! If you don't pour too much (ideally, just apply it carefully), then it's perfectly wearable in summer, especially in the evening. On the store's website, the pyramid lists sandalwood, star anise, and musk, but these three notes mentioned here are indeed the main ones. The author deserves respect, the work is done beautifully and harmoniously, and the vanilla is simply gorgeous. As for longevity and sillage, they are rather average, but on clothes, the scent lasts for entire days
5/5
5
The scent is simply amazing, it's like it envelops you in its warmth. Jasmine combined with almond and dry vanilla creates an incredibly cozy feeling. It's sweetish, but not too much, and there's something calming about it. In this scent, you feel safe, like in a soft blanket
5/5
5
This fragrance is simply gorgeous! It's warm and alluring, and yes, you could say it's sexy, but it really suits it. Its sillage is just incredible, it feels like something very expensive is lingering around you. I haven't come across anything like it in a long time, it just captivated me! 🌟
5/5
5
This perfume became a real discovery for me. Back in my student years, when I started earning money, the first thing I bought was a bottle of this amazing fragrance. It's so sweet, with notes of almond and floral accents. A true temptation that envelops you with its luxury and mystery 🌸
5/5
5
The coconut-almond scent evokes mixed feelings. Sweetness is present, but not too intrusive. This scent can be used in different situations: for an evening out, for a walk, or just at home when you want something special. It's pleasant but doesn't overwhelm others; you could say it's quite neutral. I don't detect anything poisonous here, but the fruits and nuts smell quite good. Licorice also comes through, although it doesn't seem like it should be in the composition. This scent can really lift your mood, just like other Dior creations. Overall, the series is successful, but there's a lingering bitterness that expectations don't always match reality 😔
5/5
5
This scent is simply awful, I don't understand how anyone can love it. It's so intrusive, it just chokes you. Vanilla, coconut, and almond - that's not coziness, it's real torture for the nose. In autumn, it's completely inappropriate, just irritating. And compliments? Who even praises it? 😤
5/5
5
A New Year's gift to myself is always nice! Although the holiday is still far away, I'm already absolutely thrilled with this wonderful sweet almond scent. It has become my absolute favorite among all perfumes 🎉
5/5
5
How sad it is to realize that you can't change the fragrance pyramid on the website. Almond, it seems, doesn't hold a dominant position here, and the very structure of the fragrance is undoubtedly much more complex and interesting than what is shown
5/5
5
The fragrance is warm, sweet, and rich with spices. It reminds me of Eau Sensuelle, but in my opinion, it's sweeter and softer. A true gourmand! Longevity and sillage are simply excellent, just like all perfumes in this line. The main thing is not to overdo the dosage!!!
4/5
4
This fragrance is sweet and alluring, pleasant to wear and makes you want to keep sniffing it. The sillage isn't too intrusive, but compared to brighter modern perfumes, it gets a bit lost. Perhaps expectations from the red color and the word "hypnotic" are linked to something more overt, like roses or wine. This perfume is perfect for girls, it has a light rosy note and creamy accents. Maybe that's its mystery: vice disguised as an angel
5/5
5
Poison is simply an incredible line of fragrances from Dior, it's impossible to choose just one! Hypnotic fills the atmosphere with some kind of magical potion, and I love to spray it, creating a cloud around myself so as not to overdo it. It's so captivating, perfect for evening outings in silks and furs, but actually goes great with everyday jeans and a sweater too. The main thing is not to forget your makeup and hairstyle!
2/5
2
How long I've dreamed of this fragrance - such an appetizing pyramid. Finally bought it, even if it's just a decant. But, alas, the disappointment is simply huge. The scent turned out so weak, you can barely catch it. It's so soft and gentle, reminds me of the "Coconut" hand cream I used in my student days when I had no money. Where is the justice in this world? No almond, no vanilla, no other pleasant notes. I expected the fragrance to be rich and sweet, but in reality - a sluggish, barely alive coconut that just gets lost in the air ((
4/5
4
From the entire Poison line, the flagship versions - Poison and Pure Poison - are the most memorable. This version, in my opinion, is very different, as it's a true gourmand. The fragrance is sweet, with creamy-nutty notes, bright and beautiful, but it has nothing in common with the "poisons." At the beginning, you feel sweet coconut and almond with a slight bitterness, and in the base - sweet vanilla and creamy tuberose. It's a very soft, dessert-like fragrance, but not cloying. It's perfect for an autumn-winter mood. Longevity and sillage are simply top-notch
5/5
5
This fragrance is one of those almond-vanilla liqueur interpretations that leaves a deep impression. It's like a warm hug when it's cold outside, creating a cozy atmosphere. Warm and rich, it evokes something sweet but not cloying.

When a woman smells like nutty shortbread cookies, it definitely grabs attention. But there's more here - floral and woody notes that add depth and make the scent more multifaceted.

This flanker, unlike other Poisons, seems more approachable and friendly. It doesn't overwhelm, but rather embraces, allowing many to understand it at first sniff

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