Secret Genius
PinroseEau de Parfum2015
Side by side
Secret Genius vs. Hypnotic Poison
Is Secret Genius better than Hypnotic Poison?
Hypnotic Poison rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
VanillaSandalwoodJasmine
woodysweetvanillapowderywhite floralbalsamic
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 Secret Genius and Hypnotic Poison?
| Secret Genius | Hypnotic Poison | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2015 | 1998 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Harry Frémont | Annick Menardo |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Secret Genius and Hypnotic Poison smell?
Secret Genius
Woody
Sweet
Vanilla
Powdery
White Floral
Caramel
Citrus
Balsamic
Hypnotic Poison
Vanilla
Almond
Sweet
Fruity
Nutty
Powdery
Woody
Coconut
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Secret Genius and Hypnotic Poison share?
Top
Mandarin OrangeBergamot
Bitter AlmondCoconutApricotAllspicePlum
Heart
White ChocolateCaramelJasmine
Brazilian RosewoodJasmineTuberoseLily of the ValleyCarawayRoseRosewood
Base
VanillaSandalwoodCedar
VanillaAlmondSandalwoodMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Jasmine
JasmineTuberoseLily of the ValleyRose
Woody Notes
SandalwoodCedar
Brazilian RosewoodSandalwoodRosewood
Gourmandy Notes
White ChocolateCaramel
Bitter AlmondAlmond
Oriental Notes
Vanilla
Vanilla
Where they fit
When and where do Secret Genius and Hypnotic Poison work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Secret Genius or Hypnotic Poison?
| Secret Genius | Hypnotic Poison | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Secret Genius and Hypnotic Poison?
This is the fragrance that people stop you for. Harry Fremont built it around Madagascan vanilla and caramel, then kept the sillage intimate on purpose, it stays close, almost conspiratorial.Secret Genius
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 Secret Genius and Hypnotic Poison
| Secret Genius | Hypnotic Poison | |
|---|---|---|
| 30ml | — | $90.29fragrancenet |
| 1.7 oz | — | $120.00ecosmetics |
| 3.4 oz | — | $104.72ecosmetics |
| 5 oz | — | $232.45ecosmetics |
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