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    Hypnotic Poison vs. Guerlain L'Instant Magic Elixir

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    Hypnotic Poison projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Hypnotic Poison vs. Guerlain L'Instant Magic Elixir
    Hypnotic PoisonGuerlain L'Instant Magic Elixir
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteElixir
    Launched19982009
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerAnnick MenardoChristophe Raynaud
    Best seasonWinterWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Hypnotic Poison

    Vanilla
    Almond
    Sweet
    Fruity
    Nutty
    Powdery
    Woody
    Coconut

    Guerlain L'Instant Magic Elixir

    Almond
    Powdery
    Vanilla
    Sweet
    Floral
    Nutty
    Musky
    Fruity

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Bitter AlmondCoconutApricotAllspicePlum
    Heart
    Brazilian RosewoodJasmineTuberoseLily of the ValleyCarawayRoseRosewood
    Orchid
    Base
    VanillaAlmondSandalwoodMusk
    MuskVanillaAlmond

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Hypnotic Poison vs. Guerlain L'Instant Magic Elixir
    Hypnotic PoisonGuerlain L'Instant Magic Elixir
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    This isn't a fragrance that argues for your attention. It sits quiet on the skin, almond and vanilla wrapped in orchid's subtle hush, until someone standing close enough catches it and asks what.Guerlain L'Instant Magic Elixir

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Hypnotic Poison vs. Guerlain L'Instant Magic Elixir
    Hypnotic PoisonGuerlain L'Instant Magic Elixir
    1 oz$71.95fragranceshop
    1.7 oz$83.95fragranceshop
    3.4 oz$104.72ecosmetics
    5.07 oz$188.29fragrancenet

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