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Hypnotic Poison Eau de Toilette bottle Hypnotic Poison EDT
EDT Concentration Extrait
F Gender F
1998 Year -
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Hypnotic Poison EDT
A decadent wave of vanilla and almond with creamy coconut and a powdery, balsamic veil. Hypnotic Poison is a sweet, sensuous, and unmistakably feminine classic that intoxicates and comforts in equal measure.
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Our Verdict - Hypnotic Poison Extrait
Pearl Fragrances copies Dior Hypnotic Poison's marzipan-almond-vanilla signature closely, keeping the famous coconut-plum opening but with a shorter-lived, less velvety drydown than the original's plush finish.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Hypnotic Poison EDT
Hypnotic Poison Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Coconut 37% vs 47%
Plum 32% vs 30%
Apricot 30% vs 22%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 17% vs 55%
Tuberose 17% vs 45%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 26% vs 37%
Almond 26% vs 26%
Sandalwood 24% vs 17%
Musk 22% vs 17%

Accords

Hypnotic Poison Hypnotic Poison
95%
Sweet
50%
Vanilla
85%
65%
Fruity
55%
Gourmand
65%
60%
Nutty
60%
Powdery
50%
Woody
40%
Balsamic
Floral
30%
Sweet shared
95%
50%
85%
Fruity shared
65%
55%
65%
60%
60%
50%
40%
30%

Performance

Hypnotic Poison Hypnotic Poison
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Hypnotic Poison

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The rich vanilla, almond, and balsamic notes bloom in cool to cold weather, making Hypnotic Poison ideal for fall and winter. It can work on cool spring nights but is too heavy and sweet for hot summer days.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its sensual sweetness and projection are best suited to romantic evenings, nights out, or special occasions. It can be too assertive and gourmand for daytime office or sporty wear.

Hypnotic Poison

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A sweet almond-vanilla gourmand feels warmest and most inviting in colder months.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Sensual and a little indulgent, best suited to a date or relaxed evening rather than the office.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean fruity, sweet

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

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