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Guidance vs Hypnotic Poison

Guidance and Hypnotic Poison overlap 52% in notes and accords; 4 notes appear in both. Guidance lasts longer: longevity 9.0/10 against 8.5/10 for Hypnotic Poison. Guidance projects more: sillage 8.7/10 against 8.2/10 for Hypnotic Poison.

At a glance

GuidanceHypnotic Poison
BrandAmouageDior
Release year20231998
ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Toilette
Rating
7.8/101,089 votes
8.0/102,434 votes
Longevity
9.0/10
8.5/10
Sillage
8.7/10
8.2/10

When to wear

Seasons
GuidanceHypnotic Poison
Autumn32%39%
Winter26%42%
Spring28%12%
Summer14%6%
Occasions
GuidanceHypnotic Poison
Evening25%35%
Nighttime26%34%
Casual21%15%
Daytime16%11%
Office11%6%

Notes

In both

  • Rose
  • Jasmine sambac
  • Sandalwood
  • Vanilla

Guidance

Only in this one

  • Frankincense
  • Pear
  • Hazelnut
  • Saffron
  • Osmanthus
  • Ambergris
  • Akigalawood®
  • Cistus

Hypnotic Poison

Only in this one

  • Plum
  • Coconut
  • Apricot
  • Pimento
  • Bitter almond
  • Rosewood
  • Tuberose
  • Lily of the valley

Accords

Guidance

  1. Floral
  2. Fruity
  3. Sweet
  4. Gourmand
  5. Spicy
  6. Woody

Hypnotic Poison

  1. Floral
  2. Fruity
  3. Sweet
  4. Gourmand
  5. Spicy
  6. Woody

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

Guidance lasts longer: longevity 9.0/10 against 8.5/10 for Hypnotic Poison.

Which one projects more?

Guidance projects more: sillage 8.7/10 against 8.2/10 for Hypnotic Poison.

Which one suits winter better?

Hypnotic Poison suits winter better: winter gets 42% of its season votes, against 26% for Guidance.

Which one suits summer better?

Guidance suits summer better: summer gets 14% of its season votes, against 6% for Hypnotic Poison.

Which one is rated higher?

Hypnotic Poison is rated higher: 8.0/10 against 7.8/10 for Guidance.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Rose, Jasmine sambac, Sandalwood, Vanilla.