Dior 1998 EDP

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Hypnotic Poison Diable Rouge

by Annick Menardo

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Dior Hypnotic Poison Diable Rouge is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1998, created by Annick Menardo. Hypnotic Poison Diable Rouge opens with Apricot, Plum, and Coconut, settles into a heart of Caraway, Rosewood, Rose, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Amber, and Sandalwood. Dior's Hypnotic Poison Diable Rouge carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A legendary, utterly intoxicating scent, Hypnotic Poison Diable Rouge is the stuff of dreams for collectors and enthusiasts, often described as the pinnacle of the Hypnotic Poison line due to its intense depth and rich, seductive character.
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Hypnotic Poison Diable Rouge Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

Its exceptional strength and depth make this too overwhelming for office environments, but it shines on date nights where its seductive nature truly comes alive. For more formal events, a light application could work, but it's generally best suited for evenings where a confident, statement scent is desired.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opens with a luscious burst of stewed plum and apricot, interwoven with creamy coconut, immediately setting a sensual tone. The heart unfurls with a potent blend of jasmine and tuberose, deepened by caraway and rosewood, before settling into a truly hypnotic base of bitter almond. This is masterfully blended with a rich, animalic vanilla, musks, and warm amber, creating an intensely woody, sweet, and almost gourmand aura with a hint of enigmatic spice.

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