Dior 1998 EDT

F Acquired

Hypnotic Poison

by Annick Menardo

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

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sensual
  • Bold
  • Cozy
  • Mysterious
  • Romantic
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Hypnotic Poison Eau de Toilette 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
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall 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.

Best 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.

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

Hypnotic Poison Eau de Toilette envelops you in a rich, creamy embrace of vanilla and almond, laced with coconut and a subtle fruity juiciness. The fragrance opens with a gourmand burst, revealing lush white florals and a soft woody undertone. The powdery, nutty core melts into warm sandalwood, musk, and a lingering trail of sweet balsamic vanilla. Addictive, mysterious, and deeply comforting, it is a scent that lingers on skin like a forbidden dessert-perfect for those who want to be remembered.

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