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Poised

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Hint Poised is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2026. Poised opens with Bergamot and Pepper, settles into a heart of Rose, Violet, Ylang-Ylang, and Heliotrope, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Coumarin. Hint's Poised carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one's a shape-shifter, so don't expect the same scent twice. It's a bit of a chameleon, leaning aldehydic one sniff, floriental the next. Come prepared for a powdery, peppery floral that keeps you on your toes.
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Poised 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Built on powdery, woody and citrus - a composition that sits best in spring, summer and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh and spicy opening makes it versatile for casual and office wear, while the powdery floral heart lends itself well to a date night. The prominent powdery and floral aspects, alongside its chameleonic nature, might be less suited for very formal events or high-energy sports.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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 zesty burst of bergamot and a sharp kick of pepper, setting a lively tone. The heart unfurls with a rich, powdery blend of violet and heliotrope, softened by the classic romance of rose and the creamy sweetness of ylang-ylang. It settles into a warm, persistent base of amber, musk, and cedar, rounded out by the subtle, hay-like nuances of coumarin.

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