Question 1

What's the difference between The Key and Hypnotic Poison?

Accepted Answer

The Key is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Justin Bieber (2013) dominated by Fruity 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: Fruity, Sweet, Powdery, Vanilla.

Question 2

Which is better, The Key or Hypnotic Poison?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, The Key scores 3.89/5 vs Hypnotic Poison at 4.09/5. On r/fragrance, The Key sits at 6.5/10 (mixed) while Hypnotic Poison is 6.2/10 (mixed). The Key's standout strength: Nostalgic appeal for those who owned it in early 2010s. 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 The Key and Hypnotic Poison smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 4 accords, including Fruity, Sweet, Powdery, Vanilla, Jasmine. The Key: The Key by Justin Bieber is a discontinued fragrance that generated strong nostalgia among those who wore it during its 2012-2013 peak. Hypnotic Poison: Hypnotic Poison is a divisive fragrance with devoted fans and skeptics.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, The Key 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 The Key vs Hypnotic Poison?

Accepted Answer

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

The Key vs Hypnotic Poison

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to The Key (8)

Unique to Hypnotic Poison (10)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

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Attribute	The Key	Hypnotic Poison
Brand	Justin Bieber	Dior
Year	2013	1998
Rating	3.89	4.09
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	11	13