Hypnôse by Lancôme

Passionflower to the max with a sweet base and woods… Elegant; I see it for special occasions. Super feminine.

Clean and soapy. I don’t find it fresh, but rather floral and creamy. Very lovely, timeless, suitable for all ages and occasions. Perfect for smelling clean and refined without trying.

At first, I didn’t dislike it; I noticed more the combination of flowers and vanilla, but as it dried, only that tropical touch remained, which is now the only thing I smell. No, I don’t like it; I think the passionflower note isn’t for me. All the Lancôme fragrances I’ve tried have a common base that I don’t like; I don’t know if I’ll try many more…

Hypnose was my first designer perfume. It captivated me, although I still don’t know how to describe it. Around 2009, it evoked a chewing gum scent for me, but with many nuances, very elaborate, although I’ve never actually smelled chewing gum like that, it’s what comes to mind. Perhaps due to its sweetness or vanilla, I don’t know. What I do know is that it’s very lovely, sweet without being cloying, vanilla-infused, slightly fresh, easy to wear, nothing shouty, no vintage touches, smells like a fine confection. I really like it very much and it has good sillage and longevity; it’s one of the ones that project most on my skin. I see it as versatile (taking care of the sprays according to the occasion), versatile in age, timeless and easy to like (except for those who don’t enjoy sweet scents). Now I have another bottle that I rushed to get because it’s sadly discontinued. What a pity; it’s an uncommon fragrance, but I understand why they discontinued it. Generally, when one smells a perfume, they think: smells clean, fresh, dessert, sexy, strong… Hypnose doesn’t fit into categories. If someone asks me what it evokes, I’d say: something lovely. It smells lovely, but it’s not easy to categorise either by notes or by feelings, which can make its use difficult due to lack of identification. However, I think this makes it unique and worth having or knowing before it disappears. Something curious: smelling Chloé Nomade Nuit D’Egypte, its opening is very similar to Hypnose (at least for me and on blotter paper); then Chloé follows another path, but they have a slight resemblance.

How strange; it has no declared fruits, but I smell an orange, a caramelised orange. Every nose is a different world.

It’s strange because passion fruit is my favourite, but this scent doesn’t agree with me at all. It’s not a bad perfume, but it sounds very vintage and too powdery. Although the vanilla is different and lovely, it doesn’t convince me. Plus, it gives me nausea and a headache. Everything is wrong, and the price doesn’t help either.

It came out when I was eight, and in the Cable magazine (so vintage, ah yes) it featured a sample in a metal envelope with ads covering the back page. Does anyone remember? What times those were. I only recall the liquid was blue and the scent… I still get a hint of it. I haven’t smelled it again, but it was certainly elegant and distinct. Always mischievous; I opened it and drenched my neck with it, hehe. I’m not sure if anyone noticed, but it was a lovely fragrance. It’s a bit pricey, but sometimes I feel like buying it to relive that summer of 2005. I don’t remember the scent vividly, but I have a vague olfactory memory. If they reformulated it, I doubt I’d notice. Nearly twenty years have passed.

I’m going to be ‘tough’ on this fragrance. Watch out! I like it and have owned it since I was young; there’s no doubt it smells good, sweet and feminine, but to me it smells like cheap perfume… it reminds me so much of the little pots given away at Christmas by the pharmacy in my neighbourhood with purchases. Identical. Now, aside from that, it’s a perfume with excellent longevity and a trail that, in my opinion, is excessive… if you wear it, you know it and it’s noticeable.

Without a doubt, the most different vanilla in my entire collection. I perceive a super-sweet vanilla, like nectar, with a tropical touch. I have nothing like it and it seems very unique and original. It can be overwhelming in heavy heat, but it’s perfect for summer evenings. The rest of the year, it’s ideal.

It’s a unique scent; I haven’t felt it in any other fragrance. Since I smelled it on my skin, my nose got hooked. My daughter says it smells like medicine, but I love it; it captivates me, and every time I wear it, I’m smelling it without ceasing. Some perfumeries have told me it’s discontinued; could you confirm if that’s true? 😞

I’ve worn this since I was 25, and now I’m 34; every time it runs out, I buy it again. To me, it doesn’t smell old-fashioned but rather elegant and spectacular. It has a wonderful trail and incredible longevity; I’ve received countless compliments, and nothing compares. I love it and will keep repurchasing it time and time again.

Simply SPECTACULAR!!! Refined, delicate, and super long-lasting. I LOVE IT.

An elegant and feminine fragrance, very sweet but not a gourmand where the sweetness overpowers everything like the trendy ones. The flowers are so blended it’s hard to distinguish them, but they combine brilliantly with the vanilla, which might be the key. In the dry-down, it becomes powdery, sweet, and floral. Beware of the sprays as it can become overwhelming; it has potent projection and long-lasting performance.

I consider it a classic with a vanilla distinct from current trends. Personally, we haven’t gelled; I remember the massive headaches I got trying to reconcile with its aroma, all in vain, and I changed it. However, it has very prolonged longevity, beautiful bottles, and I think those looking to move away from gourmand vanilla or the coconut-vanilla duo should try it. It’s a distinct, unmass-produced, singular scent.

Since I first encountered it, love at first sniff, it became my personal signature: sensual, elegant, sweet yet fresh at the same time. For me, it’s the perfect combination of clean and sweet; I’ve never found anything like it. It relaxes me and makes me feel authentic.