Fragrance comparison

Hypnotic vs Sweet Cherry Kiss

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 17 ratings analysed

2 wins

Hypnotic

Armaf

5.001 votes

Rank #52,189 White FloralCherry

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Sweet Cherry Kiss

Gulf Orchid

4.1216 votes

Rank #39,865 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
Sweet Cherry Kiss
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Hypnotic2/3

Sweet Cherry Kiss1/3

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: Sweet Cherry Kiss

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HypnoticArmaf

Sweet Cherry KissGulf Orchid

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 29%Had 3%Want 68%

4.12/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 36%Had 3%Want 61%

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

50%Love

25%Like

19%Ok

0%Dislike

6%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageHypnotic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value60

Category winnerHypnoticBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

cherry92%

fresh84%

warm spicy77%

rose69%

woody61%

vanilla100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

woody77%

fruity69%

aromatic61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody

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

Top15-30 mins

RaspberryCherryBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

HeliotropeVetiverRose

Base5-8 hrs

VanillaSandalwoodTonkaMusk

InformationalShared notesCherry, Raspberry, Bergamot and Rose. Durations are only published for Sweet Cherry Kiss, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter75

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,189

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,865

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSweet Cherry KissHigher 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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Sweet Cherry Kiss by Gulf Orchid delivers an immediate splash of tart red fruit that quickly settles into creamy, sugary warmth. The first blast gives you syrupy dark cherry and bright raspberry, sharpened by a quick pinch of citrus bergamot. It hits fast. Give it five minutes to settle past the initial alcohol mist. …

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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 Sweet Cherry Kiss?

Hypnotic takes 2 of 3 categories. Hypnotic is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Sweet Cherry Kiss is rated 4.12/5 from 16 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 Sweet Cherry Kiss for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Hypnotic or Sweet Cherry Kiss?

Hypnotic projects furthest (Hypnotic 75/100, Sweet Cherry Kiss 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hypnotic and Sweet Cherry Kiss smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Cherry, Raspberry, Bergamot and Rose.

Is Hypnotic or Sweet Cherry Kiss better for summer or winter?

Hypnotic suits day or night wear; Sweet Cherry Kiss suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hypnotic and Sweet Cherry Kiss?

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. Sweet Cherry Kiss has top notes of Raspberry, Cherry and Bergamot, heart notes of Heliotrope, Vetiver and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Tonka and Musk.