Gardénia vs Hypnotic Poison

The community loves Chanel Gardénia's beautiful, fresh white floral scent and strongly advocates against gendered fragrance marketing - anyone can wear it. However, the main criticisms are its high price point and disappointing longevity, with many suggesting decants or exploring alternative jasmine fragrances like Diptyque Do Son or Tom Ford Jasmine Rouge as better value options.

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.