Question 1

What's the difference between Fou D'Elle and Hypnotic Poison?

Accepted Answer

Fou D'Elle is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Ted Lapidus (1997) dominated by Floral accords. Hypnotic Poison is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Dior (1998) leaning on Vanilla accords. They share 4 accords: Sweet, Fruity, Vanilla, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Fou D'Elle or Hypnotic Poison?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Fou D'Elle scores 3.54/5 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 Fou D'Elle and Hypnotic Poison smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 4 accords, including Sweet, Fruity, Vanilla, Powdery, Jasmine. Hypnotic Poison: Hypnotic Poison is a divisive fragrance with devoted fans and skeptics.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Fou D'Elle 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 Fou D'Elle vs Hypnotic Poison?

Accepted Answer

Fou D'Elle scores highest for spring wear; Hypnotic Poison scores highest for winter wear. Fou D'Elle leans daytime, Hypnotic Poison leans evening.

Fou D'Elle vs Hypnotic Poison

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Fou D'Elle (7)

Unique to Hypnotic Poison (10)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Hypnotic Poison

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Attribute	Fou D'Elle	Hypnotic Poison
Brand	Ted Lapidus	Dior
Year	1997	1998
Rating	3.54	4.09
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	10	13