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Clive Christian

Chasing the Dragon Hypnotic

2017MenClassic
7.8/ 10
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Clive Christian Chasing the Dragon Hypnotic is a spicy, resinous and smoky men's fragrance with a sweet, woody side; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: Voters picked cool weather; in winter it is a warm hug.

How does it perform?

From 64 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
8.3 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
7.7 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
8.6 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money
5.6 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

83% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Heart notesfirst few hours

CinnamonLabdanum
Cocoa leaf
Opium
Absinthe wormwood
Fir balsamCloveBasilBlack cherry

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Green
  3. Fruity
  4. Sweet
  5. Spicy
  6. Woody
  7. Oriental
  8. Resinous

What does Chasing the Dragon Hypnotic smell like?

It opens with bergamot and pink pepper alongside ginger, while frankincense and elemi resin set a cool, resinous tone. The heart turns warm and sweet-spicy with cinnamon, clove and labdanum, and black cherry and cocoa leaf pull it toward the fruity. In the base, vetiver, patchouli, myrrh and amber leave an earthy, smoky trail.

Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Most pick fall and winter, and it is worn mainly for evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Bergamot
    • Frankincense
    • Pink pepper
  2. First hours

    • Cinnamon
    • Labdanum
    • Cocoa leaf
  3. Towards evening

    • Vetiver
    • Patchouli
    • Myrrh

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 35%
    Autumn
  • 34%
    Winter
  • 23%
    Spring
  • 8%
    Summer
  • Evening
    28%
  • Nighttime
    26%
  • Casual
    21%
  • Daytime
    14%
  • Office
    11%

Least picked for the office.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026