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    Hypnotic Poison vs. Vanderbilt

    Clearly related
    Vanderbilt by Gloria Vanderbilt bottle

    Vanderbilt

    Gloria Vanderbilt
    Eau de Toilette1982
    New comparison

    Vanderbilt wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Hypnotic Poison vs. Vanderbilt
    Hypnotic PoisonVanderbilt
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Toilette
    Launched19981982
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerAnnick MenardoSophia Grojsman
    Best seasonWinterWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Hypnotic Poison

    Vanilla
    Sweet
    Almond
    Fruity
    Nutty
    Coconut
    White Floral

    Vanderbilt

    Sweet
    White Floral
    Woody
    Powdery
    Floral
    Warm Spicy
    Aldehydic
    Vanilla

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    CoconutPlumApricot
    AldehydesBergamotOrange BlossomLavenderGreen NotesPineapple
    Heart
    Brazilian RosewoodJasmineTuberoseCarawayRoseLily of the Valley
    TuberoseCarnationOrris RootYlang-YlangJasmineRose
    Base
    VanillaAlmondSandalwoodMusk
    MuskCinnamonMyrrhSandalwoodVanillaCivetVetiver

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Hypnotic Poison vs. Vanderbilt
    Hypnotic PoisonVanderbilt
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Hypnotic Poison is not for those who fear being noticed. The opening is aggressive and gourmand, but give it time. The drydown vanilla-sandalwood base is the real prize, and it rewards patience.Hypnotic Poison
    Some fragrances announce themselves. Vanderbilt whispers, then stays. The aldehydes give it a vintage lift, that powdery warmth that doesn't hit everyone the same way.Vanderbilt

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Hypnotic Poison vs. Vanderbilt
    Hypnotic PoisonVanderbilt
    1 oz$71.95fragranceshop
    1.7 oz$83.95fragranceshop
    3.4 oz$104.72ecosmetics$10.45ecosmetics
    5.07 oz$188.29fragrancenet

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