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.

This is a younger, lighter, lush, juicy version of HP. I find this one is perfect for summer days when it's just too hot to pull off the original Hypnotic Poison. True Hypnotic Poison junkies need this in their collection.

Beautiful fragrance, good lasting power. I noticed, however, that just after 10 minutes it turns into a copy of Laura Biagiotti Roma! I have and love Roma and was hoping for something different..

Sooooo excited to try this one - I just ♥ both hypnotic poison & eau sensuelle. I'm sure it will be just as amazing! Looking forward to reading the first reviews.

I put this on last night & my brother said how much it reminded him of the smell of a barber shop, in a good way. First time I ever heard it described like that!

smells like a fresher version of hypnotic poison, sadly doesn’t last long on me but it’s still beautiful, sad that they don’t sell it anymore

It such a mysterious scent. Cannot describe it, it's so smooth, like bergamot, mixed with some vanilla beans, bittery sweet. Just wow!

This is a much more wearable version of Hypnotic Poison for me. At first when I apply this that same generic vanilla that Dior uses in their fragrances is present. With the original, there's also a strong almond note which veers off into the direction of smelling like Playdoh. There's no almond note in here so that scent is avoided, but I found myself actually preferring the original at first because that one was at least interesting and slightly more groundbreaking. But then, after waiting around an hour or so, I started to get whiffs of the nicest aroma. There were now florals present, I would've guessed ylang ylang or frangipani (something more yellow rather than white) with a touch of citrus in the form of a creamy orange smell. It's almost transformed into a musky creamsicle. As it dries down into its final stages, there's that signature mentholated root beer smell to the vanilla note, which has been present throughout all the stages of this fragrance. I'm pleasantly surprised by the way this develops and tranforms throughout the wearing. The original HP doesn't do that, it just smells like Playdoh on me the entire time. While this one is lighter and doesn't perform quite as well, I feel like it's a good tradeoff for a scent that's more nuanced and wearable. I'm really glad I took a chance on this one.

Secrete is essentially HP Sensuelle Light, they are very similar scents. I actually trend more towards Secrete than Sensuelle because of its lightness, I find Sensuelle a bit more cloying. This one you can spray to your hearts content and it won't clog up your nose. It's more transparent, fresher and airier than it's sister. It could possibly mean less longer wearing, which I find to a point, but I prefer softer scents anyway. I don't mind spraying this one a few times a day. The slightly spiced candied orange is at the forefront, backed up by some powdery icing sugar and vanilla. Soft and light florals float all around it. I can definitely smell some orange fudge going on. I find this one has a more woody vibe to it that's hiding behind everything. It's slightly more grounded than Sensuelle, but that's just my chemistry, this one works better for me. I don't find it similar to the original HP at all.

Take HP Eau Sensuelle, add some citrus and flowers, and a TON of WATER, and BOOM! Eau Secrete is born. I'm sorry to say but every HP EDT that has come out in the last 5 (or more) years has been a sad, watery shadow of its former self, although I do LOVE Eau Sensuelle. Some say this is a more "wearable" version, but so is Eau Sensuelle, and it's a far superior perfume than this. If you compare Eau Secrete to the original HP (which you are allowed to do since it's a flanker!) you just get disappointment and sadness. Sorry if that's harsh but hardcore HP and Dior fans will feel my pain.... The only light at the end of the tunnel is the new HP EDP, which somewhat makes up for this horrible flanker!

I am not quite agree with "CIOGHIUZEL". This perfume is NOT supposed to be like original one: Poison. "Hypnotic Poison Eau Secrete" is a lighter/different version of the original one. I am not a fan of vanilla, but this one has captivated me with its freshness, being alittle bit sour and some notes of masculinity at the drydown - around 6 houres after test! You say this parfume dosn`n last long? You won`t get a sillage from this one, but the one who gets close enough to you will feel/smell the parfume without being saffocated. One really should try "Hypnotic Poison Eau Secrete" to decide if it is your kind of parfume.

I like this "lighter" version as much as the original. Sometimes when I wear the original Hypnotic Poison, it literally makes me feel a little nauseous and headachey. There is something in it that's a tad overpowering and heavy causing it to be too much for my nose to handle. With the Eau Secrete version, it still has the same feel as the original but just lighter, fresher and easier for me to wear. I like the vanilla and citrus in this one and I am not missing that almond note the original has at all. I'm thrilled to finally find a Hypnotic Poison version that I love and can wear all year around!

The opening is the same to the classical Hypnotic Poison and the drydown is a little watered down, along with some flowery notes that they are not that obvious. A lot of people are asking me if I am wearing Hypnotic Poison whenever I wear this, meaning that If you don't sniff it all the time, in order to distinct the notes, or if you are not that much into fragrances, you won't see any difference. For me, it doesn't worth to have all the flacons. They are very similar and even the occasions you can warn them is the same. This one has less sillage and longevity comparing to the original.

Just finished last drops of my sample. Shame it's discontinued, it's a really lovely lighter fresher version of Hypnotic Poison. Doesn't smell too similar, especially in the opening with citrus, but that fades quite quickly and you are greeted with a familiar play-doh scent that the original has. It's warm, sweet, cozy, sensual and inviting, it has a creamy or milky quality, so I was surprised not to see almond listed in the notes. Actually this doesn't smell at all like I'd expect from the notes, I get a gently sweet gourmand. Projection is good, lasts over 10h on me.

I can't really see many similarities with other HPs. Nevertheless it's easy to like this fragrance, there isn't much complexity going on. It's a soft, creamy vanilla with fresh bergamot and the shy presence of jasmine. Certainly very wearable. Starts fruitier and goes on sweeter as time goes by, but it will not end up cloying. Doesn't project much, though. If I received it as a gift I would use it happily but won't rush to buy a bottle myself. I suppose it will be a hit for the upcoming spring/ summer but don't think it's a potential classic...

Only vaguely similar to its namesake, Eau Secrete is a little less vanilla, and a lot more citrus. The citrus is juicy in its opening, but bitter in its drydown. I'm afraid I can't say much more than that - as it takes almost no time at all for this one to start fading away. Though it's a pleasant scent, it's not quite Dior quality, and not reminiscent enough of its predecessor. Sillage and longevity are quite weak, as well. All I can conclude is that though Eau Secrete is just not worth its pricetag.

I had a sample of this provided for me by a Myers retailer, and - it smelt amazing! I've never had this perfume enough in the forefront of my mind to purchase it again (being Dior, it never comes down - even remotely - in price), but I remember loving the scent on me. Very strange because I can't stand the original Poison perfume! This was ace, though! *** Kitty rating: TBA.

Lovely vanilla scent! It could be described shortly as a cloud of immense, cozy pleasure. Perfect for cold and mid season. It makes me close my eyes and think about something pleasant. All notes are remarkably good! Update: Jasmine & neroli are totally hypnotizing, but vanilla tames them. Very cuddly scent!

This one is very similar to the standard Hypnotic Poison; maybe less almond, more sugar. Not really necessary, but also not a failure. It's obviously a try to get those who already own the whole Poison product range to buy yet another bottle. ****

This smells like lime zest with powdery icing sugar. To me this is quite gourmand and if not for the floral notes it would probably smell like a cake. I notice neroli in the dry down but cannot really detect the mandarin or orange.

This is nice, but nothing special. It is like a slightly watered down version of Valentina Assoluto. It's quiet, sweet and comfy. Kind of that fabric softener feel to it. Not worth the price though given the lack of originality.

It's good. Much better than Eau Sensuelle. Mostly it's floral fruity with strong vanilla note. Sweet and warm. Not as strong as original Hypnotic Poison. A milder and more easy-going version. Nice!

Shorter lived than Hypnotic Poison Sensuelle and does not bother during summer evening, while still being hypnotic. It is colder than Sensuelle, with bigger dose of white flowers. Close to love.

Very warm and sensual, just lacks the hypnotic knockout punch of the edp, surprisingly light considering it's poison.

Category: Almond, vanilla Notes: Sprays on quite alcoholic, with a milky, slightly powdery almond and a very mild jasmine in the background. As this continues to develop, more of that vanilla develops, but this is ultimately almond-heavy, much like the original Hypnotic Poison. This flanker is, however, missing the aromatic qualities of the OG. There's also something a little bit green in here as well that I can't quite pinpoint, which makes it feel a little lighter and brighter than the OG. Call me crazy, but after a few hours, I do think I pick up on a bit of sandalwood as well, even though that isn't listed in the pyramid. Vibe: Blonde highlights. Baywatch. Lunch dates. Expensive facial treatments. Lotion. Hourglass. Lukewarm sand. VIP. Bungalow. Off-white linen. Cream colored everything. Sillage: 4.5/10. Modest projection. It teeters on intimate but is not mild enough to qualify as a skin scent. Longevity: 10/10. Genuinely impressive longevity on this one as I could still detect it, albeit very faintly, on my wrist well over 24 hours after first spraying it on. Holds up even better on clothes. Wear: Strict daytime scent. Suitable for all year round, but ideal for spring and summer. Office wear approved. Very feminine. Suitable for any age wearer but ideal for someone in their late 20s to late 30s. Overall rating: 4/10. It's not bad, but it also isn't speaking to me. Very lotiony, reminiscent of Palmolive almond milk and honey soap, but I feel like the aromatic nuances that are present in the OG are what make the fragrance stand out. While pleasant, this flanker is lacking that certain je ne sais quoi of the OG. I don't know, something about it just feels a bit hollow and bland. Like Hypnotic Poison but without its soul. Totally wearable, very safe and inoffensive, but ultimately flat. For those who dislike the OG, this may be worth sampling instead. Who would wear it?: Gisele Bündchen

I bought this one used. I only get a faint Vanilla/jasmin vibe, and it stays close to the skin. I was hoping for a little more power, like dior Addict 2014... I dont know this, scent, but maybe it just is so vauge, or my bottle had turned. 😬 The batch code says that it is made in 2015.

Sadly this fragrance was pretty disappointing. There is nothing bad about it, but there is also nothing great. It smells quite pleasant. A bit of a mash up of Hypnotic Poison and Poison Girl, but missing everything that makes both of those fragrances special. It's a pretty linear fragrance, a light, white floral vanilla with a bit of orange far in the background. Every so often I get a little bite (a hint of citrus bitterness) from the neroli that almost makes this fragrance a bit more interesting. Unfortunately that is fleeting and infrequent, so Hypnotic Poison Eau Secrete remanis bland and generic. I would say this fragrance could be worn by anyone at any time. Not because it is so appealing that everyone will like it, but because it is so boring it won't really speak to anyone, but it's pleasant enough, no one will find it offensive. I do think this would be a little better in warmer weather. I have been wearing this on sunny, mild fall days and it does smell a bit nicer when I am inside the house where it is warmer. I have noticed that is when the neroli is most present. The longevity of this fragrance is actually pretty good. I have worn it a couple times and it lasts most of the day, 8+ hours. The down side is that it is very soft and close to the skin. For the first 1-2 hours is projects well within arms reach, just a couple inches from skin. After that it is a skin scent. I have almost blind bought this fragrance quite a few times, but the price has always been just a bit more than I was willing to gamble on this one. Now that I have a decant, I am so glad I didn't purchase this one blind, because I would have been disappointed. The bottle is so pretty though...

I like the original and the Eau Sensuelle version is one of my absolute favorites. I was expecting another great Poison fragrance by Dior and I must say that now I am very disappointed. I have tried this perfume 2 times, because I just couldn't believe that it's not good at all. It smells like Eau Sensuelle, but simplified (or rather overpowered) by 4 tons of vanilla. Staying power is very weak, unlike it's predecessors. All I get is a lot of unappealing synthetic sweet vanilla. If you like this perfume, I suggest you try Eau Sensuelle, because you will get much more quality for the money. It's even the same damn bottle but more stretched. I don't understand why Dior has made this fragrance in the first place. I guess they will sell us anything with a new advert nowadays.

A lovely sister to the original Hypnotic Poison. A little bit softer but with the warm Vanilla all thru the pyramid. The flowernotes are a bit sweeter. A lot like the original Hypnotic Poison in my opinion but a bit more modern. En ljuvlig syster till originalet Hypnotic Poison. Lite mjukare, varmare och lite "lättare" men med samma vaniljton rakt igenom pyramiden. Blomnoterna är lite sötare. Väldigt lik originalet Hypnotic Poison men lite mer modern.

EDIT!!!: I didn't know, but I my review was for Eau Sensuelle, not Secrete! I edited that. Well now I understand why so many prefer Sensuelle before Secrete. Secrete is less sweet, fresher and just an half of an hour and "puff" it's gone. Just pick Eau Sensuelle, if you want something with an aura of the original Hypnotic Poison, but with a more sophisticated feel.

Super sexy oriental spicy mystic scent! I can't see many similarities with other HPs.There are no spicy notes like Hypnotic Poison EDP/EDT but I can smell fresh spicy oriental notes. Its fascinating!