Diamant vs Hypnotic Poison

Diamant by Fragonard is highly regarded within the fragrance community as an amazing, underrated gem with excellent longevity and a lovely sweet rose profile. However, it suffers from significant availability issues in North America, making it challenging to purchase outside of visiting the Fragonard house in France directly.

Hypnotic Poison is a divisive fragrance with devoted fans and skeptics. While older formulations were praised for depth and longevity, recent batches are noticeably weaker and reformulated. The scent's gourmand profile (almond, vanilla) appeals to some but the initial notes (often described as root beer, playdough, or rubber) are off-putting to others, making it highly dependent on personal skin chemistry and preference.