I have not smelt the original, but this is divine. Not too cloying, not sickeningly sweet, everything in balance. Can be work all season, even daytime. But it does not project after about 1.5-2 hrs, but still lingers slightly on the skin. For the price, this is good.
At a women's rugby league game, a player walked past me and stopped to ask if I was wearing Hypnotic Poison as it was the scent she wears.
In another occasion I was having a drink at a club when a young women in a group asked "Who is it that's wearing Hypnotic Poison, its my favourite perfume?"
I love this scent .... and I enjoy the many compliments I receive when wearing it
Loved ready this Cat and compliments are definately welcomed, love your experience