Question 1

What's the difference between lol ;-) and Hypnotic Poison?

Accepted Answer

lol ;-) is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Lulu Castagnette (2005) dominated by Vanilla accords. Hypnotic Poison is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Dior (1998) leaning on Vanilla accords. They share 5 accords: Vanilla, Fruity, Sweet, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, lol ;-) or Hypnotic Poison?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, lol ;-) scores 3.72/5 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 lol ;-) and Hypnotic Poison smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 5 accords, including Vanilla, Fruity, Sweet, Powdery, Woody. Hypnotic Poison: Hypnotic Poison is a divisive fragrance with devoted fans and skeptics.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, lol ;-) 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 lol ;-) vs Hypnotic Poison?

Accepted Answer

lol ;-) scores highest for winter wear; Hypnotic Poison scores highest for winter wear. lol ;-) leans daytime, Hypnotic Poison leans evening.

lol ;-) vs Hypnotic Poison

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to lol ;-) (4)

Unique to Hypnotic Poison (10)

Shared Accords (5)

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Attribute	lol ;-)	Hypnotic Poison
Brand	Lulu Castagnette	Dior
Year	2005	1998
Rating	3.72	4.09
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	7	13