Hypnotic Poison Elixir

Thanks to katienchris's comment below, I've finally got this! If anybody else wants to re-home theirs, please let me know! And thanks for the warning about evaporation. It has to be the most weird and wonderful perfume I've ever had. I tried the original HP before this was released and liked it. Even there the bitter almond was dominant on me.The jasmine and pepper create a nice hint of discord on my skin, which stops it from being one-dimensional. But even there I thought that emphasizing the darker notes would improve the scent. Add to that its popularity, abuse and the one dimension it has on most people - all this made me hold off, even though I knew I was missing out. I had no chance to test the elixir when it showed up soon after. But it turns out it couldn't be more perfect had it been made to my order. The bitterness is more pronounced and more complex than in the original. The licorice stands out less than expected, but I'm not complaining. The slight off-note due to jasmine is also still there. As with most Dior scents, the lasting power is very impressive. I would sum it up with dark, beautiful and strange. To make the most of it, I'll probably still use the original HP, and the elixir will amplify the experience on occasion. I must try to use it rarely, so I never get used to its beauty.

Hypnotic Poison Elixir smells pretty similar to the EDT. The elixir just seems a tad bit "warmer" and "darker" somehow. The distinct smell of liquorice and star anise are pretty prominent here, most notably in the opening stage. To my nose the elixir is a bit sweeter and more intense compared to the EDT. Probably because of the liquorice. At any rate, it's an absolutely wonderful, warm oriental scent. The elixir and EDT work really well together too! It is a little strange that the only notes listed on this page are liquorice, star anise, jasmine and vanilla though. The liquorice and star anise are the two "new" notes used to amp up the EDT into this elixir, but none of the other notes seem to have been sacrificed. I find that the playdough aspects are less noticeable compared to the EDT, while the rootbeer effect has been amped up instead. To me, this version of HP smells like a concentrated rootbeer with tons of pepper in it, but in the best way possible. Hypnotic Poison Elixir is quite powerful as far as sillage and longevity goes. It lasts at least 10 hours on me, and the sillage is reasonably heavy. No need to go trigger happy with this one!

Absolutely beautiful! Dark, sexy, sensual, a special fragrance for a special night out. I have loved it from the very first spray, it lasts long and has remarkable sillage. My clothing smells for days after wearing Hypnotic Poison Elixir. It is highly addictive and very elegant - I got tons of compliments on the night I wore it. The notes suggest a ''gourmandy'' feel due to licorice and vanilla but I can assure you the fragrance is a one of the kind oriental vanilla - not too sweet at all! It is now my signature fragrance, I fell head over heels with Hypnotic Elixir! Highly recommended! Hardly ever would I give a 10 star rating to any perfume but this is such a magnificent fragrance I would not hesitate giving it 10* out of 10. P.S. Only drawback is the bloody fancy-pump that makes the fragrance leak which is the last thing I would expect drom Dior's designer house. It is like getting yourself a brand spanking new Jaguar and have the engine fall off when getting on the motorway. Shame on you, Christian!!! Appaling!!!!

I got so, so happy today when I found this in the shop! It was everything I thought it would be, it was very similar to the norman "Hypnotic" well, its deeper ofcourse, but I dont get so much anis. To me its just a more deep, heavy, powerful and more long lasting variant of the original. But thats fine by me! Its amazing!! Really powerful, I sprayed like ONE drop and it lasted ALL day! It stills smells really much and it was many hours ago since I tried it and such a small amount also:) UPDATE: I have finally got my bottle of Hypnotic elixir, but what the hell?! The atomizer dosnt work at all. Bought a empty bottle on ebay, to get a hold of a new working pump, but NO, that one didnt work either! Gaah!! It really makes me angry, LOVE this juice, but what to do? Im the kind of person who dosnt think a perfume is the same if you change the bottle. Silly, but I want the original bottle, its just not the same feeling in an other bottle. Very bad Dior, expected more!!

Thick, rich, velvety and extremely potent/long lasting. I was lucky enough to get a 30ml bottle with the new pump (not the atomizer) on ebay and I can say that the newer version was not reformulated (if it was, it's so slight it is undetectable to me, and I am a HP fanatic). There are also none of the leaking/evaporation problems with this bottle. Anyway, this is very, very sweet but not in a sickly way. It is, as I said, extremely rich and potent. Definitely not one to overspray. Truly, it reminds me most of vintage HP edt (the waxy red one) but the play doh aspect seems toned down a bit and I can smell that the licorice has been amped up. Really gorgeous, I love it. scent- 8.5/10 packaging- 9/10 (for newer bottle w/o atomizer)

I have the original Hypnotic Poison and was curious to try this. When you spray Elixir on, it first smells almost the same as its earlier version. After about 10minutes it starts settling down(which actually I didnt notice with original HP - it is very linear on me and doesnt change). Then I can smell licorice and anise lingering like a veil on the original HP composition. And of course there are more than just 4 notes in HP Elixir - it is a quite complex fragrance. However, I will finish my HP first as I still believe there is no point keeping two of them in my collection. But after I am out of HP it is going on my wishlist! Love the bottle, with its vintage spray thingy.

Oh this is dreamy... It's like a more grown up, deep, sensual version of the EDT. The licorice is ever so light thankfully, and manages to add mystery and darkness without overpowering the 'Hypnotic Poison' character of the fragrance. It is more powerful and longlasting than the EDT,which for some reason comes out quite week on my skin (maybe it's my own chemistry). But not L'Elixir, it is a true potent magical elixir in a boudoir worthy bottle. A little gem in my growing collection

I'm so happy I bought several bottles way back when it came out, I am still using my first bottle as it's so strong I only need to dot lightly. I decant it in a 10ml stainless steel ball glass roller. I think I have enough for the rest of my live and some! This is everything I love in a winter perfume, close to the body and so sensual, nothing compares. I also have the newer EDP, and vintage too, but the Elixir is what heaven must smells like. In love!

If you love Hypnotic Poison, you need this in your life...it's devine! I love the bitter almond and jasmine in the original, and i can still smell it clearly in this. It's got the 'core' of Hypnotic poison, only it's sweeter and much darker. The added liquorice and anise really amp this to the max, I even prefer it to the new HP eau de parfum. As expected the sillage and longevity are very impressive. If your lucky enough to find it, buy it.

BEST BEST BEST BEST BEST BEST BEST BEST EVERRRRRRRRR!!!! OMG I CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT THIS! No words to say enough how much I am in LOVE with this perfume!!! NO WORDS! Pure sex. P.S. bought a refillable perfume bottle from amazon for just 16 bucks and have no more problems with the stupid atomizer bulb (it used to drive me NUTZ, but not any more O:) so happy!)

In this version the accent is on the woods otherwise it is very similar to the pillar in its pre-reformulation form. With seductive heliotrope-like effect with floral jasmine heart and lovely sandalwood. The almond note is beautiful here paired with the licorice like in the first Hypnotic Poison. Love it. It also has a similar presence to the classic.

I was lucky enough to find someone selling this on Ebay. It lives up to the hype. I compared it to vintage HP (which I was also lucky to find on Ebay a year or so ago) and it's richer, deeper and just..extra. So happy to own it I will treasure every drop!

my favorite fragrance ever!! Even more that the original HP; but Alas, have a bad news, it will no longer been produced, they stopped it! :-(( what a pitty! shame! I just noved it, it was perfect, bitter-sweet, hot, woody-spicy, so one-of a kid!

I feel as if I am falling down a continuous portal engulfed in crimson light and warm black silk laced with vanilla... I feel as if I am being abducted by a passionate villain, perhaps a misunderstood one, such as the Phantom of the Opera

I have to say this one is better more spicy and more depth. It does not last on me though. I wish it did. The dry down is really pretty! But they are very very similar. This one has sharper notes but only by a little.

Sexy perfume, BEAUTIFUL bottle but the atomizer leaks like crazy. The perfume is a bitter version of Hypnotic poison original. I personally *love* them both.

I am a very dedicated devotee of this scent. If anyone has one or two HP Elixir's and is willing to sell - PM me. I'll make it well worth your while.

this is a gourmant wich i LOVE. amazing sillage and staying power, seducive as well! dior got me hooked with this exilir a true gem ;-)

This really turns men *mad*. A dark, sexy, sultry and smokey scent... so sweet and cosy at the same time! A true masterpiece.

I HAVE ITT!!! Thank you Jonni51!!!I am lost with words it is that good! Addicting!Bewitching! I adore it!!!