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    Side by side

    Hypnotic Poison vs. Sensual Orchid

    Very similar
    New comparison

    Hypnotic Poison peaks in winter, while Sensual Orchid belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Hypnotic Poison vs. Sensual Orchid
    Hypnotic PoisonSensual Orchid
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched19982012
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerAnnick MenardoJérôme Epinette
    Best seasonWinterFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Hypnotic Poison

    Vanilla
    Sweet
    Almond
    Fruity
    Nutty
    Coconut
    White Floral

    Sensual Orchid

    Vanilla
    Floral
    Powdery
    Sweet
    Almond
    Amber
    Citrus
    Woody

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    CoconutPlumApricot
    AlmondMandarin OrangeNeroli
    Heart
    Brazilian RosewoodJasmineTuberoseCarawayRoseLily of the Valley
    OrchidHeliotropeYlang-YlangPeonyJasmine"
    Base
    VanillaAlmondSandalwoodMusk
    VanillaBenzoinMuskWoody NotesLabdanumCedarwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Hypnotic Poison vs. Sensual Orchid
    Hypnotic PoisonSensual Orchid
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 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
    Sensual Orchid earns its name honestly. It's the vanilla that makes the decision, creamy, warm, with almond and orchid keeping it from becoming a generic sweet fragrance.Sensual Orchid

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Hypnotic Poison vs. Sensual Orchid
    Hypnotic PoisonSensual Orchid
    1 oz$71.95fragranceshop
    1.7 oz$83.95fragranceshop
    3.4 oz$104.72ecosmetics
    5.07 oz$188.29fragrancenet

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