Question 1

What's the difference between Very Chic and Hypnotic Poison?

Accepted Answer

Very Chic is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Jacob (2011) 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, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Very Chic or Hypnotic Poison?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Very Chic scores 4.30/5 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 Very Chic and Hypnotic Poison smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 5 accords, including Vanilla, Fruity, Sweet, Woody, Powdery. Hypnotic Poison: Hypnotic Poison is a divisive fragrance with devoted fans and skeptics.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Very Chic 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 Very Chic vs Hypnotic Poison?

Accepted Answer

Very Chic scores highest for summer wear; Hypnotic Poison scores highest for winter wear. Very Chic leans daytime, Hypnotic Poison leans evening.

Very Chic vs Hypnotic Poison

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to Very Chic (5)

Unique to Hypnotic Poison (11)

Shared Accords (5)

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Hypnotic Poison

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Attribute	Very Chic	Hypnotic Poison
Brand	Jacob	Dior
Year	2011	1998
Rating	4.30	4.09
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	7	13