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Hypnotic vs Eau Sans Pareil

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 343 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hypnotic takes 2 of 3 categories.

  • Hypnotic

    Choose it for a white floral and cherry character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.

  • Eau Sans Pareil

    Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Hypnotic2/3
Eau Sans Pareil1/3
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Not scored
Sillage & projection
Hypnotic
Value for money
Hypnotic
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Eau Sans Pareil

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
HypnoticArmaf
Eau Sans PareilPenhaligon's
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 29%Had 3%Want 68%
3.82/ 5 · 342 votes
Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

35%Love
42%Like
7%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate

293 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ LongevityN/A
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate100
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageHypnotic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value46
Category winnerHypnoticBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
cherry92%
fresh84%
warm spicy77%
rose69%
woody61%
woody100%
sweet92%
fruity84%
aromatic77%
citrus69%
rose61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
CherryCloveRaspberryBergamot
Heart
Lily of the ValleyRoseJasmine
Base
SandalwoodVanillaAmberVetiverMusk
Top
RaspberryCypressAldehydesPineappleKumquatBergamotMarigoldMandarin Orange
Heart
RoseCloveYlang-YlangJasmineOrris RootAfrican Orange FlowerLicoriceLily-of-the-Valley
Base
oak mossVetiverPatchouliVirginia CedarAmberMuskBenzoinVanille
InformationalShared notesClove, Raspberry, Bergamot and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring0
Summer100
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter59
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men14
Unisex51
Women36
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,629

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,276

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews35

Category winnerEau Sans PareilHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Armaf Hypnotic starts with a sweet blast of dark cherry and raspberry, spiked with clove. As it sits on the skin, the initial fruity splash quietens down. A clean, soapy lily of the valley and classic rose emerge, adding a distinct floral texture. The base grounds the blend with warm sandalwood, sweet vanilla, and dry…

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Eau Sans Pareil is a sparkling, green-fruity chypre with tart raspberry, citrus, cypress and aldehydes up front. On skin, reviewers often describe it as airy, sharp, woody and lightly powdery rather than simple sweetness. It suits people who enjoy vintage-leaning fruit, moss and clean woods. Sample first if jammy ras…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Hypnotic or Eau Sans Pareil?

Hypnotic takes 2 of 3 categories. Hypnotic is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Eau Sans Pareil is rated 3.82/5 from 342 votes. Choose Hypnotic for a white floral and cherry character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Eau Sans Pareil for a woody and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which projects more, Hypnotic or Eau Sans Pareil?

Hypnotic projects furthest (Hypnotic 75/100, Eau Sans Pareil 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hypnotic and Eau Sans Pareil smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and rose accords. Common notes include Clove, Raspberry, Bergamot and Rose.

Is Hypnotic or Eau Sans Pareil better for summer or winter?

Hypnotic suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hypnotic and Eau Sans Pareil?

Hypnotic has top notes of Cherry, Clove, Raspberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Amber and Vetiver. Eau Sans Pareil has top notes of Raspberry, Cypress, Aldehydes and Pineapple, heart notes of Rose, Clove, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar.

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