Question 1

What's the difference between Private and Hypnotic Poison?

Accepted Answer

Private is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Naomi Campbell (2015) 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 4 accords: Vanilla, Sweet, Fruity, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Private or Hypnotic Poison?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Private scores 3.93/5 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 Private and Hypnotic Poison smell similar?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Private 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 Private vs Hypnotic Poison?

Accepted Answer

Private scores highest for fall wear; Hypnotic Poison scores highest for winter wear. Private leans daytime, Hypnotic Poison leans evening.

Private vs Hypnotic Poison

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Private (6)

Unique to Hypnotic Poison (10)

Shared Accords (4)

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Attribute	Private	Hypnotic Poison
Brand	Naomi Campbell	Dior
Year	2015	1998
Rating	3.93	4.09
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	9	13