Score

86/100

Dior

Hypnotic Poison EDP

EDP2014François Demachy

“Spun sugar and black magic wrapped in jasmine silk.”

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.

$70–$130

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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

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Notes

Top

Mid

Base

Performance

Longevity

8–10 hours

Projection

Across a table

Sillage

Strong trail

Fit

Best in winter, at night. Fall works too. Leans feminine.

When

Spring, 20%
Summer, 12%
Fall, 80%, works
Winter, 100%, best
Day, 34%
Night, 94%, best

Occasions

Date nightNight out

Gender

Leans feminine

Smells like

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Hypnotic Poison EDP smell similar to?

Closest matches in our database: Dior Hypnotic Poison, Zara Hypnotic Vanilla, Gucci Guilty Absolu de Parfum Pour Homme. Share scent family rather than DNA — not identical, but neighbors.

How long does Hypnotic Poison EDP last?

8–10 hours on most skin (excellent longevity) with heavy sillage.

When should you wear Hypnotic Poison EDP?

Hypnotic Poison EDP is best in winter, at night. Fall works too. It suits date nights and nights out.

Is Hypnotic Poison EDP worth it?

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