Hypnotic Poison Eau Secrète by Dior | Fragrance Fragrance
What does Hypnotic Poison Eau Secrète smell like?
Hypnotic Poison Eau Secrète moves away from the dense, heavy profile of its predecessor, opting for a luminous and citrus-driven opening. While the DNA of the original line is often associated with a...
The consensus characterizes this as a "fresher" and more "approachable" flanker, stripping away the heavy almond and spice of the original to make the vanilla more daytime-friendly.
Performance is widely regarded as solid for an eau de toilette, typically lasting six to seven hours on the skin with a sillage that is noticeable but never "shouting," making it suitable for professional environments.
Fragrance enthusiasts often compare it to a lighter, citrus-infused version of the original Hypnotic Poison, noting it lacks the "carregado" (heavy) feel of other flankers in the line.
Recommended primary use cases include fall and winter evenings, though its citrus top notes make it uniquely viable for transitional spring days where the original might be too cloying.
The scent is frequently described as elegant and "delicious" (gostoso), with fans appreciating that it retains a sense of mystery and sensuality without the polarizing "root beer" accord found in the 1998 classic.
