![]() ![]() Poison is an Eau de Toilette, but don’t let this fool you – it is intense (and long-times fans of the fragrance often say it used to be much more so. The final result is intense, loud, and yes, heavy – but, quite surprisingly, not opaque. In the midst of all this, Poison has other facets – a touch of (dark) green, a touch of spicy florals, a touch of powderyness, a touch of ambery resins… This complements and enriches the honey-tuberose-incense heart, creating layer upon layer of interest. Now, I’m not a fan of this style of tuberose in general, but here… it works? I think, in spite of its (huge!) grape-ness, Poison’s tuberose evades a full “bubblegum” effect for not having plasticky undertones… and my nose appreciates the change! This note melds with the opening plum for a deep “purple fruit” effect, its sweetness toned down by a sugarless dusting of cinnamon & rosewood/sandalwood sawdust – then a smoky cloud of incense. ![]() In the spirit of the season (on the eve of Halloween) and in accordance with the image of this perfume line (Hypnotic Poison carries. In late October 2020, the fashion house of Dior released a new video campaign for its cult fragrance, Hypnotic Poison from 1998, an oriental with notes of almond, jasmine, and vanilla. Then comes an intense, fruity and grape-y tuberose. A new, eerie advertising campaign for the cult perfume, Dior Hypnotic Poison. ![]() I get juicy plums in the opening, then anise, and soft, translucent honey. Its bold, unique, dark yet exuberant character makes it both loathed and beloved – like a cool evil queen in a fairytale. Created by Edouard Fléchier and released in 1985, Dior Poison is a true classic, and one of the great fragrance icons of its decade. ![]()
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