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    Side by side

    Hypnotic Poison vs. Scandal Le Parfum

    Very similar
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    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Hypnotic Poison vs. Scandal Le Parfum
    Hypnotic PoisonScandal Le Parfum
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteParfum
    Launched19982022
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerAnnick MenardoAne Ayo, Fabrice Pellegrin, Daphné Bugey
    Best seasonWinterWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Hypnotic Poison

    Vanilla
    Almond
    Sweet
    Fruity
    Nutty
    Powdery
    Woody
    Coconut

    Scandal Le Parfum

    Caramel
    Aromatic
    Woody
    Vanilla
    White Floral
    Sweet
    Fresh Spicy
    Warm Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Bitter AlmondCoconutApricotAllspicePlum
    GeraniumJasmine
    Heart
    Brazilian RosewoodJasmineTuberoseLily of the ValleyCarawayRoseRosewood
    Tonka BeanSalted caramelCaramelSalt
    Base
    VanillaAlmondSandalwoodMusk
    VanillaSandalwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Hypnotic Poison vs. Scandal Le Parfum
    Hypnotic PoisonScandal Le Parfum
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    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
    Scandal Le Parfum by Jean Paul Gaultier trades in sugar and warmth. Jasmine gives the opening a touch of elegance, but make no mistake, this is a caramel-and-salt scent that settles into vanilla.Scandal Le Parfum

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Hypnotic Poison vs. Scandal Le Parfum
    Hypnotic PoisonScandal Le Parfum
    1 oz$71.95fragranceshop$78.49ecosmetics
    1.7 oz$83.95fragranceshop$106.08ecosmetics
    2.7 oz$132.37ecosmetics
    3.4 oz$104.72ecosmetics$119.69fragrancenet

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