WS-D-1998

Hypnotic Poison

1998Men

vanilla up front, then sweet, settling into almond.

Hypnotic Poison by Dior is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women. Hypnotic Poison was launched in 1998. The nose behind this fragrance is Annick Menardo. Top notes are Coconut, Plum and Apricot; middle notes are Brazilian Rosewood, Jasmine, Tuberose, Caraway, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Vanilla, Almond, Sandalwood and…

vanilla sweet almond fruity

Nose: Annick Menardo

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Coconut, Plum, Apricot
Heart· 2–4h
Brazilian Rosewood, Jasmine, Tuberose, Caraway, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley
Drydown· 6h+
Vanilla, Almond, Sandalwood, Musk

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

80%

79%

63%

56%

55%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityLong

ReachArm's length

Winter48%Fall35%Spring10%Summer6%Night72%Day28%Wears female78%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best vanilla under $50 — Sweet accords need price-tier picks with honest drydown notes.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Best winter perfumes — Wearers tag this for cold-season rotation.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Hypnotic Poison smell like?

vanilla up front, then sweet, settling into almond. Dominant accords: vanilla, sweet, almond.

What notes are in Hypnotic Poison?

Top: Coconut, Plum, Apricot. Heart: Brazilian Rosewood, Jasmine, Tuberose, Caraway, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley. Base: Vanilla, Almond, Sandalwood, Musk.

How long does Hypnotic Poison last?

Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Hypnotic Poison loud?

Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.

What season is Hypnotic Poison best for?

Winter is the top pick (48%). Fall is second at 35%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Hypnotic Poison?

Night wear leads at 72%. Day is a secondary pick at 28%.

Is Hypnotic Poison for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 78% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Hypnotic Poison?

Composed by Annick Menardo. Released in 1998.