Hypnotic Poison Eau Secrete

I have been dying to try this & was sooooo excited when I saw it today in myer (for those Aussies who are interested, it was $170 for the 100ml & $125 for the 50ml). I am obsessed with the original hypnotic poison & I love eau sensulle too, so I had high hopes for this one. I must mention that I personally like heavier fragrances & am so disapointed that this one is not. There is no doubt that this fragrance is definitely gorgeous. On first spray, it opens with a burst of citrus & then shortly after the florals come out. Within half an hour, the beautiful, distinctive, creamy vanilla aroma that we all know from hypnotic poison becomes evident and it's divine! However, this fragrance it is much fresher, lighter & more subtle than the other hypnotic poisons. It certainly has staying power ( I sprayed about 6 sprays & it lasted 6-8 hours on my skin) but the sillage is weak. On me i find the other hypnotic poisons have enormous sillage. When I first saw the bottle at the counter, I was convinced I'd be buying a bottle immediately. However, I ended up walking away without one. I was really suprised that I was able to do this, but I really would prefer to wear a perfume that others can smell on me. All throughout the day I constantly asked my husband if he could smell it on me & he couldn't unless he put my wrist right up to his nose. He said to me, "what's the point of buying it when you have to put your nose on your skin to smell it?". I agree & although I desperately want to go back to the shops tomorrow to get some (just because it is so divine) I will have to control myself, as I know I'll be upset with its sillage. For those of you who do like hypnotic poison but think it is too strong & you are looking for something lighter & more subtle, I'm sure you'll love this one. It really is a stunning, smooth fragrance, just not strong enough for me personally. If it were stronger, I'd have bought it in a heartbeat.

I really love this , well I would as it's a little like HP eau sensuelle, still its not a clone of it as miss sensuelle is longer lasting and more sweeter with an icing sugar or cake frosting powdery vanilla,eau secrete is more like warm citrus with maybe a tiny bit of orange and Licorice but still a little frosting or gourmand vanilla, it's DIVINE ! There is a little différences between them but there are many similarities too. If you have one you may not need the other unless hypnotic poison is your favourite then you may want every Flanker ever made :) ( me too ) I truly understand :) I reach for this a LOT, its warmth is wonderful and it's a mysterious fragrance that I personally feel reeled in by. Yes it's anoying that secrète is a little fleeting I do wish she lasted longer but in fairness this was not a bottle of water it was what it states a softer version of hypnotic poison maybe a perfect summer version ! I know eau secrete gets stick for replacing eau sensuelle but to me I love them both and as I say there are slight differences so I feel happy to own both and note the slightly different feelings they give me. I can't see how anyone can dislike this , it's a lovely soft version of HP. Edit : use this all the time so it's a LOVE for me. However there's similaritys to hypnotic poison EDP, Wow that's some good juice , all the HP are good but the edp is extra ! Love it ! ( 2 yrs on , as much as i love HP eau sensuelle , it got kinda cloying over time. eau secrete does not get jarry at all and its stronger than its secrete name appears!)

Slightly softer version of edp,not exactly secret either, she packs a nice punch still ! A citrusy hypnotic poison, with a creamy and fruity feel, nice. My daughter could smell this on me when I did a school run so you can smell it, maybe not as much as the other versions but enough. I'd say this is one you will reach for , do you need it if you have the edp or sensuelle ? Hell yeah !! :) its a perfect summer version of the edp, i feel its more like the edp, more citrisy and refreshing version of the edp, not so much like eau sensuelle, eau senuselle being flowers and powder and no real licorice notes, this beauty has the edps licorice vibe, but brighter. By way there are fakes of this , in 100 ml and they look very similar But there’s bubbles in the glass and the scent is very watery and only a tiny bit like the original. Try to get batch number etc I wonder if the people who dislike this perfume got a fake ?

The original Hypnotic Poison is my favourite perfume, I was given a bottle of this by a dear friend who thought she was buying me my favourite Hypnotic Poison. Sadly I think she was duped by the sales girl and even more disappointing is that I know she would have paid top dollar for it. I don't have the heart to tell her this is a waste of money. Eau Secrete, is a weak watered down version the original HP, it's a shame because I quite like the way it smells, just hugely disappointed with silage and longevity. This lasts around 30 - 40 mins on my skin and for me that's a big waste of money!! If I'm going to pay between $130 - $160au for a bottle of perfume it damn well better last 8 or more hours and have great silage. I feel so bad, that I don't have the heart to tell my dear friend that her thoughtful and generous gift isn't at all my beloved Hypnotic Poison, but a watered down imposter.

I feel like this one gets a lot of harsh criticism because it came out as they were discontinuing Eau Sensuelle, which I wish I had tested more thoroughly, so it's seen as a poor replacement. I appreciate that Eau Secrete is no where as sweet as the original HP. I think it projects really nicely in the first couple of hours, but I agree about its longevity. Nonetheless, I find myself craving this perfume quite often (a feat considering the size of my wardrobe). It's less gourmand than the original, more botanical and feels woody and almost smokey, though I have no idea how from looking at the notes. There's an air of mystery in there that I find hard to describe. I see at least one person has thus far agreed with my suggestion that this is similar to Eclat Manifesto...glad I'm not crazy.

This is a mouthwatering citrus confection that surrounds you in summery white florals and semi sweet vanilla powdered citrus. The florals are delicate and smooth - and blend perfectly with the citrus. I get a hit of bergamot in the opening, but it recedes nicely into a gorgeous citrus mix that doesn't "turn" the way a lot of citrus fragrances can. This stays fresh, sweet and powdery for 6-7 hours on me and has a decent projection, but it's beautiful, summery and soft and won't offend. I love this - it's moved quite quickly up my favourites list, and as it appears to be discontinued already, made sure I squirreled away a backup bottle. Might have to find one more....maybe two....

I was so happy to finally see this at one of my local Dior counters. It had its own little shelf behind the counter since it's so new. The lady sprayed it on a card for me and I was immediately pleased by the scent. It's a warm, citrusy floral with an extreme sensual feel. I still picked up on an almond note like in the original, even though it is not listed. I could not stop sniffing this one! I enjoyed the transition from refreshing mandarin orange to warm & sensual vanilla. To sum it up, I'd say that Hypnotic Poison Eau Secrete is a mature, classy & elegant fragrance that oozes fresh citrus juices and oriental, warm vanilla. All tied together in a simply beautiful bottle.

I adore Hypnotic Poison’s divine vanilla-almond-coconut-sandal velvety aura but cannot wear it since it’s too intensive for me, not to say suffocating. And finally I found Hypnotic Poison Eau Secrete - very pleasant and sublime in all its phases from the top notes to dry down, even though not so complex as HP. No note is loud or boring. Its beauty is in the perfectly balanced vanilla with orange/mandarin and jasmine. It stays close to the skin and gives feeling of warmth. Its longevity is moderate, so this could have been better as expected from Dior. Anyway, if you like whispering perfume, test it. It is simply lovely.

It seems reviewers felt Secrete was a fall/winter scent. I tried it in winter and it wasnt right. It sat in my collection for 2 yrs untouched. Fast forward to May '22 Springtime- Secrete just blooms and everything locks into place. Leave winter to HP, and Midnight Poison. Its orangeblossom/citrus/sweet vanilla hp accord just works. Its not as heavy as HP and the citrus keeps this from cloying. The neroli and jasmine are sexy . Its a new fave. Who knew. Its important to try your bottles in different seasons. I think this is the forerunner to Herreras gourmand white floral GoodGirl series

A beautiful fragrance. I wish it had a bit more projection but I suppose that's why it's called eau secrete, as quite an intimate scent. It starts with soft citrus and I smell the sambac jasmine projecting through. The magic starts to happen about half hour later once it starts to warm on your skin and the hypnotic vanilla shines through. I love this perfume! I find the similarity more so with the EDP rather than the EDT. The bottle is stunning, so glad to have this in my Poison collection. Edit I find if I have a double spritz, this actually does really project on me.

Today I went in to town to try J'adore and also tried a spray of this on my other arm. I am captivated by the deliciousness of this perfume, yes it was citrusy for a moment but has quickly morphed into a gorgeous warm orange vanilla dry down. I do sense some similarity with my HP Sensuelle but in all honestly this is much easier to wear and I would feel more than comfortable wearing this in the daytime whereas HP Sensuelle is more suited to evening. It is lighter than the original but still has great longevity and just a whisper of sillage which is perfect for me.

omg this is soooo gorgeous! It's intoxicating. I reminds me of pipe tobacco. I also reminds me of Alien Liquor but way sweeter and not so potent. it's way better than the original, it's the only one thay truly smells the same yet completley different.I find the original is dry and sharp almost peppery. This is juicy, it has more body and has this distinctive smell that you get a whiff of every now and again days and days after you spray on your coat. Easily a perfume one can make a signature and people will know that's your smell. Just incredible.

I love the original Hypnotic poison, but it is very "mature" for me, and I will only wear it on special occasions. This one, is warmer and a bit lighter. It definitely have the same sweetness to it as the original, and the vanilla is really coming through, in a deep, powdery warm and sensual way, but also the bergamot is very noticeable on me. That was the first note I picked up on, before even looking up the notes. But this is definitely a more youthful and sensual/flirtatious version of the original hypnotic poison.

Smells like a simpler,fruitier, fresher, less long lasting EDP but with slightly "woody" note and not much like the super smokey, sweet, almondy EDT. At first I didn't like it because of the differences because I really wished that Dior would come up with a combination of fruity, smokey, almondy ultimate Hypnotic Poison but I have come to appreciate both this version and the EdP. As the fruit is so dark plummy and seductive and not the ordinary juicy tartness.

I find this scent so divine. It is creamy, warm (although fresh), sensuous, exclusive and just about all things right. The only downside is the longevity. An hour of bliss and then boom, fade to nothing. A heavy spray of this gets it going. I have found love and will run out of it quickly.

citrus and vanilla scent..it starts with Sicilian Mandarin and bergamot .. it hast very beautiful vanilla dry down... I love this perfume of dior.. Longevity is good.. It stays 6 hours for me but Sillage is moderate certainly it's lighter version of the original(Hypnotic-Poison)..

I love this one!!! To sum it up its a sweet citrusy vanilla scent. Same family as manifesto I would group those two together. Citrus , warm , classy , elegant, grown up jasmine, vanilla scent. Quite gorgeous and definitely one of my favorites that I would never want to miss!

IMO: it was my first test on my skin. I think it’s the original HP base, and the New Addict mix. I love the original HP, but a bit bored of it. The New Addict right now is my new love. So I will test it again, but I think it’s a very good combination. I like it!

Strongest is bitter orange smell, and feels like dirty, like in DKNY My NY. To spicy, hate patchouli and bitter oranges. Drydown is good, vanilla is mild, not suffocating. Similar to poison but not as suffocatind and almondy. But has a lot similarity.

It smells as nice and delicate locum. Very light flowers, mainly orange blossoms, delicate almond shreds and orange peel, all these sweets dusted with powdered sugar. Very cozy, comforting, fine and addictive. Close to the skin, yet long-living.