Nirvana Black
Elizabeth and JamesEau de Parfum2013
Side by side
Nirvana Black vs. Hypnotic Poison
Nirvana Black wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Nirvana Black | Hypnotic Poison | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2013 | 1998 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Pierre Negrin | Annick Menardo |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Nirvana Black
Woody
Powdery
Vanilla
Violet
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Hypnotic Poison
Vanilla
Sweet
Almond
Fruity
Nutty
Coconut
White Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top—
CoconutPlumApricot
Heart—
Brazilian RosewoodJasmineTuberoseCarawayRoseLily of the Valley
Base
SandalwoodVanillaViolet
VanillaAlmondSandalwoodMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Nirvana Black | Hypnotic Poison | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Three notes. Violet, sandalwood, vanilla. Not the most complex pyramid. But that's the point. When everything works in sync, you don't need artillery.Nirvana Black
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
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Nirvana Black | 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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