Question 1

What's the difference between Daylight and Hypnotic Poison?

Accepted Answer

Daylight is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Gabriela Sabatini (1992) dominated by Citrus accords. Hypnotic Poison is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Dior (1998) leaning on Vanilla accords. They share 3 accords: Sweet, Fruity, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Daylight or Hypnotic Poison?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Daylight scores 3.90/5 vs Hypnotic Poison at 4.09/5. Hypnotic Poison's standout strength: Long-lasting drydown with beautiful vanilla and almond notes. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Daylight and Hypnotic Poison smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 3 accords, including Sweet, Fruity, Powdery, Apricot, Plum. Hypnotic Poison: Hypnotic Poison is a divisive fragrance with devoted fans and skeptics.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Daylight or Hypnotic Poison?

Accepted Answer

Hypnotic Poison: Long-lasting drydown with beautiful vanilla and almond notes Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Daylight vs Hypnotic Poison?

Accepted Answer

Daylight scores highest for summer wear; Hypnotic Poison scores highest for winter wear. Daylight leans daytime, Hypnotic Poison leans evening.

Daylight vs Hypnotic Poison

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Daylight (8)

Unique to Hypnotic Poison (10)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Hypnotic Poison

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Attribute	Daylight	Hypnotic Poison
Brand	Gabriela Sabatini	Dior
Year	1992	1998
Rating	3.90	4.09
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	11	13