HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON · 2026
Obsession vs Hypnotic Poison
Which should you buy? Full side-by-side breakdown of notes, performance, seasons, value, and our verdict.
QUICK VERDICT
Both perform at a similar level, but Obsession delivers it for noticeably less money — making it the better value pick. Choose Hypnotic Poison only if you specifically prefer its note profile.
PERFORMANCE METRICS
84/100
Longevity
85/100
79/100
Sillage
80/100
34%
Day Wear
30%
66%
Night Wear
70%
26%
Spring
15%
9%
Summer
10%
30%
Autumn
35%
35%
Winter
40%
333
Value (lower price wins)
105
Obsession
Top
mandarin orange, bergamot, vanilla
Heart
jasmine, orange blossom, coriander
Base
amber, vanilla, musk
Hypnotic Poison
Top
Bitter Almond, Caraway, Coconut
Heart
Jasmine, Jacaranda Wood, Rose
Base
Vanilla, Sandalwood, Musk
Shared Notes (3)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is Obsession or Hypnotic Poison better?
Both perform at a similar level, but Obsession delivers it for noticeably less money — making it the better value pick. Choose Hypnotic Poison only if you specifically prefer its note profile.
Which lasts longer, Obsession or Hypnotic Poison?
Hypnotic Poison lasts longer. Obsession is rated very long lasting (10-12h) while Hypnotic Poison is rated long lasting (8h - 12h).
Do Obsession and Hypnotic Poison smell similar?
They share 3 notes: vanilla, jasmine, musk. There is meaningful overlap in their character.
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