Hypnotic Poison Elixir
“Hypnotic Poison Elixir by Dior is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women”
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A community favourite — a soft spicy, vanilla composition with a anis undertone. Voted best for winter wear, leaning feminine.
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Launched in 2008, Hypnotic Poison Elixir by Dior is an Oriental Vanilla fragrance crafted by François Demachy. The composition opens with a soft spicy accord and anis, giving way to a heart of white florals and vanilla that reads as sweet yet powdery. The base notes of balsamic elements add warmth and depth, creating a scent that feels both intimate and alluring.
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Application Tips
Apply this fragrance to pulse points for best effect; it blooms gradually over time. The powdery base notes will last through the day, making it perfect for an evening out.
François Demachy
Founding perfumer · 238 fragrances · b. 1949 · French
“I grew up in Grasse. The raw materials of perfumery are my mother tongue.”
François 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. Before joining Dior in 2006, he spent two decades at Chanel. At Dior, Demachy has reimagined the house's olfactory heritage while pushing it forward, creating Sauvage (now the world's best-selling men's fragrance), Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet, and the prestigious La Collection Privée series.
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The story behind the bottle.
The lingering warmth after stepping out of a cozy bath, where the air is filled with soft florals and a touch of spicy sweetness.
Fig. 01 — Hypnotic Poison Elixir, Dior
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