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Accords
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Perfumer
Hypnotic Poison
feminine
Created by Annick Menardo
Hypnotic Poison by Dior is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women. Hypnotic Poison was launched in 1998. The nose behind this fragrance is Annick Menardo. Top notes are Coconut, Plum and Apricot; middle notes are Brazilian Rosewood, Jasmine, Tuberose, Caraway, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Vanilla, Almond, Sandalwood and Musk.
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Fragrance Notes
Best Season
100%
Win
20%
Spr
13%
Sum
73%
Fall
Day & Night
37%
Day
97%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
29,226 votes
4.09
Love it
14.4k49%
Like it
8.4k29%
OK
1.5k5%
Dislike
4.3k15%
Hate it
6262%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 72 community opinions from Reddit
6.2
/ 10 community score
Hypnotic Poison is a divisive fragrance with devoted fans and skeptics. While older formulations were praised for depth and longevity, recent batches are noticeably weaker and reformulated. The scent's gourmand profile (almond, vanilla) appeals to some but the initial notes (often described as root beer, playdough, or rubber) are off-putting to others, making it highly dependent on personal skin chemistry and preference.
Strengths
- Long-lasting drydown with beautiful vanilla and almond notes
- Unique gourmand scent that appeals to those who enjoy sweet fragrances
- Strong projection and presence when it works well on skin chemistry
- EDP version smoother and sexier than EDT formulation
Weaknesses
- Recent reformulations significantly weaker and less deep than older bottles
- Polarizing initial scent profile: rubber, playdough, or root beer notes off-putting to many
- Can smell cloying or plasticky up close, better appreciated from a distance
- Highly dependent on individual skin chemistry with inconsistent performance
Best for
Evening wear and special occasionsThose who enjoy gourmand fragrances with almond and vanillaCooler weather or breezy days rather than warm weatherWearing in situations where projection isn't an issue (personal waft rather than close contact)
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
