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Score
86/100

Dior

Hypnotic Poison EDP

2014

Spun sugar and black magic wrapped in jasmine silk.

Hypnotic Poison EDP
vanilla
sweet
soft spicy

The denser 2014 EDP concentration of the 1998 Hypnotic Poison — François Demachy's launch, swapping some of the original's coconut-tropical character for a darker licorice-almond opening. Licorice and almond at the top, jasmine sambac heart, vanilla-tonka base. A fall and winter evening fragrance.

The take

What works

  • Richer and more opulent than the iconic 1998 EDT
  • Jasmine-sambac heart is genuinely seductive
  • Outstanding cold-weather evening performance

Trade-offs

  • Heavy — zero crossover to daytime or warm weather
  • Can read as vintage-adjacent if the Poison lineage isn't your thing

Notes

Top

LicoriceLicoriceAlmondAlmond

Mid

Jasmine SambacJasmine SambacOrange BlossomOrange Blossom

Base

VanillaVanillaTonka BeanTonka Bean

Performance

Longevity
8–10 hours
Projection
Arm's length
Sillage
Soft trail

When to wear

Spring20%
Summer12%
Fall80%
Winter100%
Day34%
Night94%

Occasions

Date nightNight outSpecial occasion

Gender

Strongly feminine

Smells like

Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Hypnotic Poison EDP last?

8–10 hours on most skin (excellent longevity at 80/100) with solid projection.

When should you wear Hypnotic Poison EDP?

Strongest in winter and fall, evening-leaning. Suited to date night, night out, special occasion.

Is Hypnotic Poison EDP worth it?

At $90–$160, yes for this tier. Richer and more opulent than the iconic 1998 EDT. Jasmine-sambac heart is genuinely seductive.

Details

Perfumer
François Demachy