Shalimar Eau de Toilette
GuerlainEau de Toilette1925
Side by side
Shalimar Eau de Toilette vs. Hypnotic Poison
Is Shalimar Eau de Toilette better than Hypnotic Poison?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
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This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Shalimar Eau de Toilette and Hypnotic Poison?
| Shalimar Eau de Toilette | Hypnotic Poison | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1925 | 1998 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Jacques Guerlain | Annick Menardo |
| Best season | Winter | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Shalimar Eau de Toilette and Hypnotic Poison smell?
Shalimar Eau de Toilette
Vanilla
Citrus
Iris
Powdery
Floral
Sweet
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Hypnotic Poison
Vanilla
Almond
Sweet
Fruity
Nutty
Powdery
Woody
Coconut
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Shalimar Eau de Toilette and Hypnotic Poison share?
Top
BergamotFloral Notes
Bitter AlmondCoconutApricotAllspicePlum
Heart
IrisJasmineRose
Brazilian RosewoodJasmineTuberoseLily of the ValleyCarawayRoseRosewood
Base
VanillaTonka Bean
VanillaAlmondSandalwoodMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
IrisFloral NotesJasmineRose
JasmineTuberoseLily of the ValleyRose
Oriental Notes
VanillaTonka Bean
Vanilla
Where they fit
When and where do Shalimar Eau de Toilette and Hypnotic Poison work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Shalimar Eau de Toilette or Hypnotic Poison?
| Shalimar Eau de Toilette | Hypnotic Poison | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Shalimar Eau de Toilette and Hypnotic Poison?
Shalimar remains a masterclass in composition. The iris and vanilla pairing in the drydown is legendary for good reason. This is opulent, old-world elegance that still commands attention.Shalimar Eau de Toilette
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
The hunt
Where to buy Shalimar Eau de Toilette and Hypnotic Poison
| Shalimar Eau de Toilette | Hypnotic Poison | |
|---|---|---|
| 30ml | — | $90.29fragrancenet |
| 1.7 oz | — | $120.00ecosmetics |
| 3.4 oz | — | $104.72ecosmetics |
| 5 oz | — | $232.45ecosmetics |
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