Is Hypnotic Poison too sweet for everyday wear?

It is a sweet gourmand, so many people keep it for evenings and cold weather. In an office or heat it can feel heavy; one or two sprays is enough.

How does it compare with the original Poison?

The original Poison is a sharp, spicy tuberose floral. Hypnotic Poison is softer and more edible, built on almond, vanilla and coconut.

Owners commonly report all-day wear, and it clings to clothing for longer. Dry skin and warm weather shorten it.

Dior markets it as a women's fragrance, but the almond-vanilla profile is unisex and some men wear it. Sample it first if you are unsure.

This is the 3.38 fl oz (100 ml) eau de parfum spray. Smaller bottles and a matching body line also exist.

Better to sample first. The almond opening and the sweetness are polarising, and the strength makes a wrong guess costly.

At Jomashop, for $139.99, 23% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 915 ratings.

3 stores we checked sell it, including Jomashop, Selfridges, FragranceNet.

$139.99at JomashopChecked Nov 8

23% under what the other stores charge

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