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    Side by side

    Shy Ghost vs. Hypnotic Poison

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Hypnotic Poison rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Shy Ghost vs. Hypnotic Poison
    Shy GhostHypnotic Poison
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Toilette
    Launched20191998
    GenderUnisexFemale
    PerfumerJoelle NealyAnnick Menardo
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Shy Ghost

    Vanilla
    Lactonic
    Warm Spicy
    Sweet
    Balsamic
    Powdery

    Hypnotic Poison

    Vanilla
    Almond
    Sweet
    Fruity
    Nutty
    Powdery
    Woody
    Coconut

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Bitter AlmondCoconutApricotAllspicePlum
    Heart
    Whipped Cream
    Brazilian RosewoodJasmineTuberoseLily of the ValleyCarawayRoseRosewood
    Base
    VanillaMasala Chai
    VanillaAlmondSandalwoodMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Shy Ghost vs. Hypnotic Poison
    Shy GhostHypnotic Poison
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity2-4 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Most chai fragrances want to fill the room. Shy Ghost doesn't. It wraps around you like something worn soft from years of washing. The spices stay warm, the cream stays sweet, the vanilla stays close.Shy Ghost
    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

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Shy Ghost vs. Hypnotic Poison
    Shy GhostHypnotic Poison
    1 oz$71.95fragranceshop
    1.7 oz$83.95fragranceshop
    3.4 oz$104.72ecosmetics
    5.07 oz$188.29fragrancenet

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