Question 1

What's the difference between Lua and Hypnotic Poison?

Accepted Answer

Lua is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Xerjoff (2009) dominated by Powdery 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: Powdery, Vanilla, Woody, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Lua or Hypnotic Poison?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Lua scores 4.06/5 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 Lua and Hypnotic Poison smell similar?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Lua 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 Lua vs Hypnotic Poison?

Accepted Answer

Lua scores highest for spring wear; Hypnotic Poison scores highest for winter wear. Lua leans daytime, Hypnotic Poison leans evening.

Lua vs Hypnotic Poison

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (4)

Unique to Lua (7)

Unique to Hypnotic Poison (9)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Hypnotic Poison

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Attribute	Lua	Hypnotic Poison
Brand	Xerjoff	Dior
Year	2009	1998
Rating	4.06	4.09
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	11	13