In general, I'm a sucker for sweet gourmand and was delighted by the first notes of Hypnotic Poison. Unfortunately, upon drydown, I find it smells of something that I associate with Secrétions Magnifiques.
(Like the majority, I revile SM. To me it smells of rotting flowers under a fishing pier. )
As I'm not terribly skilled at discerning scents by any measure finer than their general category, I am at a loss to pinpoint exactly what it is that I am reacting to. It's not the floral notes; those are great. The sweet vanilla notes are fine, too (although sort-lived).
There is something elusive underneath that puts me off. Something spoiled or slightly metallic. Something that says "danger!" to my primitive brain.
Maybe those of you familiar with both scents can spot what they have in common? I'd appreciate any guesses.
Cheers!
(Like the majority, I revile SM. To me it smells of rotting flowers under a fishing pier. )
As I'm not terribly skilled at discerning scents by any measure finer than their general category, I am at a loss to pinpoint exactly what it is that I am reacting to. It's not the floral notes; those are great. The sweet vanilla notes are fine, too (although sort-lived).
There is something elusive underneath that puts me off. Something spoiled or slightly metallic. Something that says "danger!" to my primitive brain.
Maybe those of you familiar with both scents can spot what they have in common? I'd appreciate any guesses.
Cheers!
