Dior Hypnotic Poison
- Almond
- Plum
- Apricot
- Jasmine
- Tuberose
- Vanilla
- Musk
- Sandalwood
Smells like Dior
Perfumes that smell like Hypnotic Poison
The perfume most often compared with Dior Hypnotic Poison is Zara Hypnotic Vanilla. A reviewer calls it a close match and describes golden bourbon vanilla with apricot blossom and jasmine; the bitter almond that defines Hypnotic Poison is the Dior's own.
- Gourmand
- 3 shared notes
- 1 alternative named by reviewers
Side by side
The notes, side by side
Shared notes are marked. Notes for Hypnotic Poison come from our catalogue (eau de parfum).
Tuberose
Musk
Sandalwood
Zara Hypnotic Vanilla
- Vanilla
One magazine's reviewer calls it a close match for Hypnotic Poison; the second magazine lists the same pair.
No almond, and a shorter wear: our catalogue tags it at four to six hours.
Notes: our catalogue, which lists one note; a reviewer adds apricot blossom and jasmine.
In notes
Why they smell alike, and where they differ
Why they smell alike
Both centre on a deep, sweet vanilla with a fruity, floral lift. The reviewer's description of Hypnotic Vanilla, bourbon vanilla with apricot blossom and jasmine, follows the outline of Hypnotic Poison.
Where they differ
Hypnotic Poison opens on almond and plum, the bitter-sweet edge most people remember. Our catalogue lists Hypnotic Vanilla with a single note, vanilla, and tags it at four to six hours.
| Tier | Hypnotic Poison | Zara Hypnotic Vanilla |
|---|---|---|
| Top | Almond, Plum, Apricot | Not listed |
| Heart | Jasmine, Tuberose | Not listed |
| Base | Vanilla, Musk, Sandalwood | Vanilla |
Before you buy
Similar is not the same
Comparisons are opinions
Smells similar to is a judgement by a person, and noses differ. We report who makes each comparison; we do not rate likeness ourselves.
Notes on paper are not the smell
Two perfumes can list the same notes and still smell different, because amounts and materials differ. Wear both, one on each wrist, for a full day.
What the law says
In the main European case the court recorded that making and selling a smell-alike is lawful; using the famous name to sell it as an imitation was not. Read whether perfume dupes are legal.
Short answers
Hypnotic Poison: short answers
Zara Hypnotic Vanilla is the perfume two magazines pair with it. It shares the vanilla and the floral, fruity lift but not the almond.
It sits in the opening with plum and apricot and gives the bitter-sweet edge over the vanilla base. It is the part the alternatives in our sources do not repeat.
In the main European case, L'Oréal v Bellure, the English Court of Appeal recorded that it is lawful to make and sell a smell-alike product. What was unlawful was using the famous brand names in lists that presented the cheaper products as imitations. Our article on whether perfume dupes are legal sets out the rulings. It is not legal advice, and the law differs by country.
Sources
- Fragnatique Journal, Zara perfumes that smell like designer scents (magazine pairings, catalogue notes, longevity tag).
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