Hypnotic Poison

Launched in 1998, composed by Annick Menardo. Worn mostly by women.

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How it wears

What you smell first, what it settles into, and what stays with you

When to wear it

Winter49% of season votes
Spring10% of season votes
Summer6% of season votes
Autumn35% of season votes
Day 28%Night 72%

How long it lasts, how far it carries

How long it lastsLong
FleetingAll day+

How long it lasts: Long, average 3.7 from 11900 votes.

How far it projectsFills a room
Skin scentEnormous

How far it projects: Fills a room, average 2.6 from 12025 votes.

Its character, next to other perfumes

  • cosyNot fresh at allcrisp
  • drySweetsweet
  • coolGently warmwarm
  • brightBrightdark
  • no flowersNo flowersbouquet
  • lightSome woodwoody
  • skinClean-ishlaundry
  • sheerPowderypowdery

What the crowd says

Rated 4.1 of 5, most praised for “perfect for cold and bad weather”.
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4.08

30,582 ratings

Own it
31,778
Used to
15,217
Want it
27,029

The accords people pick out

  • vanilla
  • sweet
  • almond
  • fruity
  • nutty
  • powdery
  • woody
  • coconut

What people love

  • Perfect for cold and bad weather

    772 agree, 24 don’t

  • Smooth, deep scent without sharp edges

    711 agree, 47 don’t

  • Captivating and magical fragrance

    694 agree, 64 don’t

  • Sensual, bold, and highly seductive

    483 agree, 37 don’t

  • Mysterious and multifaceted dark gourmand

    471 agree, 39 don’t

  • Cozy, comforting, and warm winter staple

    104 agree, 5 don’t

What puts people off

  • May smell like play doh or flat soda to some people

    559 agree, 340 don’t

  • Dominant almond and sandalwood can feel heavy

    408 agree, 124 don’t

  • Doesn't work on everyone's skin chemistry

    399 agree, 98 don’t

  • Reformulations lack the performance of vintage versions

    43 agree, 10 don’t

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Does it smell like…

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  • Hypnotic Poison Eau Sensuelle
  • Fiore del Dragone
  • Scandal Le Parfum

Getting hold of it

Designer house, usually around $160 for 100 ml. Found at sephora, douglas & department stores.

Owners rate its value for money as fair (2.8 of 5).

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