How it smells
It smells mostly vanilla and gourmand. Coconut and plum at the top, Brazilian rosewood and jasmine in the middle and vanilla and almond at the base.
- Came out
- 1998
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Hypnotic Poison notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Dior Hypnotic Poison EDT in detail
Hypnotic Poison EDT is made by Dior. Its strength is Eau de Toilette.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €167, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Clandestine Angel Heart.
The style of Hypnotic Poison
The strongest accord is vanilla (100%), followed by gourmand and sweet. You will probably like it if you enjoy vanilla and gourmand smells and notes like Brazilian rosewood and vanilla. Less obvious notes include apricot, caraway and sandalwood. Perfume fans rate it 4.19 out of 5.
Hypnotic Poison: day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. For evenings, Clandestine Angel Heart has more depth.
Other Dior perfumes
This house has 81 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Dior Homme Intense, Poison and Sauvage Elixir.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Tesori d'Oriente Fiore del Dragone and Serge Lutens Datura Noir.
How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. It lasts longer than Tesori d'Oriente Fiore del Dragone and Serge Lutens Datura Noir. Base notes like vanilla and almond are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Perfumes that smell like Hypnotic Poison
These perfumes have a close smell: Tesori d'Oriente Fiore del Dragone (7 shared notes), Thera Cosméticos Da Thera Cosmeticos (11 shared notes), Clandestine Angel Heart (11 shared notes) and Serge Lutens Datura Noir (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Serge Lutens Datura Noir starts from €87.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Quick answers
When did Hypnotic Poison come out?
It came out in 1998.
Is Hypnotic Poison good for summer?
It is better in winter. In hot weather it can feel heavy.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.