Shakespeare in Love
A Dozen Roses2011
Side by side
Shakespeare in Love vs. Hypnotic Poison
Hypnotic Poison rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Shakespeare in Love | Hypnotic Poison | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2011 | 1998 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Natasha Côté-Mouzannar | Annick Menardo |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Shakespeare in Love
Rose
White Floral
Vanilla
Woody
Sweet
Fruity
Floral
Aquatic
Hypnotic Poison
Vanilla
Almond
Sweet
Fruity
Nutty
Powdery
Woody
Coconut
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Pear
Bitter AlmondCoconutApricotAllspicePlum
Heart
GardeniaJasmineRed roseRose absolute
Brazilian RosewoodJasmineTuberoseLily of the ValleyCarawayRoseRosewood
Base
VanillaWoods
VanillaAlmondSandalwoodMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Shakespeare in Love | Hypnotic Poison | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Bold florals that get noticed, paired with a vanilla drydown that keeps the sweetness going. This is not subtle and it does not pretend to be.Shakespeare in Love
Hypnotic Poison doesn't play it safe. The coconut and almond give it real weight, real warmth. It's sweet, yes, but with a density that borders on something you could almost eat.Hypnotic Poison
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Shakespeare in Love | Hypnotic Poison | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $71.95fragranceshop |
| 1.7 oz | — | $83.95fragranceshop |
| 3.4 oz | — | $104.72ecosmetics |
| 5.07 oz | — | $188.29fragrancenet |
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