Sicilian MandarinOpens with
Jasmine SambacHeart
VanillaDries down to
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Hypnotic Poison Eau Secrete
The quiet confidence of a woman sipping tea in her private study, where the scent of fresh flowers and warm spices creates an intimate atmosphere.
Sicilian MandarinTop
Italian OrangeTop
Calabrian bergamotTopJasmine SambacHeart
Tunisian NeroliHeartVanillaBaseFull bottle: Premium tier, typically $100–250. Links open each seller's own page. We may earn a commission; it never changes the order.
Hypnotic Poison Eau SecretePremium · $100–250How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2013, Hypnotic Poison Eau Secrete by Dior is an Oriental Floral fragrance crafted by François Demachy. It opens with a bright citrus accord featuring Sicilian Mandarin and Calabrian Bergamot, which gives way to the lush sweetness of Jasmine Sambac and Tunisian Neroli. The composition settles into a warm vanilla base that adds depth and sensuality. This scent is an invitation to explore the delicate balance between freshness and warmth, making it both invigorating and enveloping.
This fragrance blooms best when applied to pulse points. The citrus top notes are vibrant but fleeting, so ensure you catch the warmth of the vanilla base by applying it closer to your skin rather than across a room. It pairs well with cooler weather for a more pronounced presence.
Fig. 01 — Hypnotic Poison Eau Secrete, Dior
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François Demachy
Dior's guardian of dreamsFrançois Demachy is the in-house perfumer-creator at Christian Dior, a title that places him among the most influential noses in the world. Born in Cannes and raised in Grasse — the historic capital of perfumery — he carries the craft in his blood.
“Early on, I memorised a whole host of notes without even realising it. I could recognise moss and flowers. My nose educated itself.”
François Demachy · GRAZIA, April 2020
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