Hypnotic Poison

Hypnotic Poison, launched in 1998 and composed by Annick Menard, is a landmark oriental vanilla that opens with a liqueur-like trio of coconut, plum, and apricot. The fruit is thick and syrupy rather than fresh, quickly joined by a heart of Brazilian rosewood, jasmine, tuberose, caraway, rose, and lily-of-the-valley. That floral core adds a cool, slightly spicy texture before the base settles into vanilla, almond, sandalwood, and musk. The result is a dense, sweet, and powdery composition where vanilla and almond dominate, supported by fruity and nutty nuances.

Collectors prize Hypnotic Poison for its unapologetic richness and the way it balances gourmand sweetness with a dark, almost medicinal edge from the caraway and almond. It suits those who enjoy heavy, warm orientals and are not afraid of a scent that projects. Best for evening wear or cold weather, it has become a reference point for modern vanilla-almond perfumery. If you appreciate perfumes that feel like a statement rather than a whisper, this is one to seek out.

Dior Hypnotic Poison 於1998年推出，由Annick Menard調製，屬東方香草調。前調是椰子、李子與杏桃的濃郁果香，帶點酒釀般的甜潤；中調以巴西玫瑰木、茉莉、晚香玉、葛縷子、玫瑰與鈴蘭交織，花香中透出微辛與清涼感；基調則以香草、杏仁、檀香與麝香收尾，散發粉質、堅果與甜美的餘韻。整體氣場濃烈、溫暖而帶神秘感，適合喜歡厚重甜香、追求存在感的人。建議於晚間、秋冬或特別場合使用，不適合偏好清淡香氣者。