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    Hypnôse vs. B.U. Heartbeat

    Hypnôse by Lancôme bottle

    Hypnôse

    Lancôme
    Eau de Toilette2005
    Very similar
    New comparison

    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: Hypnôse vs. B.U. Heartbeat
    HypnôseB.U. Heartbeat
    ConcentrationEau de Toilette
    Launched20052009
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerThierry Wasser, Annick Menardo
    Best seasonWinterWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Hypnôse

    Vanilla
    Floral
    White Floral
    Fruity
    Sweet
    Powdery
    Tropical
    Earthy

    B.U. Heartbeat

    Vanilla
    Powdery
    Musky
    Fruity
    Sweet
    Floral
    Citrus
    Rose

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Passion FlowerPassion Fruit
    Red FruitsBergamot
    Heart
    GardeniaJasmine
    Rose
    Base
    VanillaVanilleVetiver
    VanillaMuskSandalwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Hypnôse vs. B.U. Heartbeat
    HypnôseB.U. Heartbeat
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This is vanilla that remembers it's a little dangerous. The passion flower gives it a tropical charge most white florals lack, and the vetiver keeps it from going soft.Hypnôse
    B.U. Heartbeat is lightweight and accessible. Red fruits and rose make it cheerful rather than complex, and the vanilla-sandalwood base keeps it grounded without ever becoming heavy.B.U. Heartbeat