Hypnotique vs CIE by Jacqueline Cochran
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
23%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
HypnotiqueChoose it for a aldehydic and mossy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
CIE by Jacqueline CochranChoose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Hypnotique3/7
CIE by Jacqueline Cochran3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Hypnotique
- Community sentiment
- CIE by Jacqueline Cochran
- Longevity
- CIE by Jacqueline Cochran
- Sillage & projection
- Hypnotique
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- CIE by Jacqueline Cochran
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Hypnotique
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
HypnotiqueMax FactorCIE by Jacqueline CochranShulton CompanyWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.44/ 5 · 41 votes
Have 49%Had 14%Want 36%
4.41/ 5 · 37 votes
Have 38%Had 31%Want 31%
Category winnerHypnotiqueRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate56%Love
37%Like
2%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
41 votes
51%Love
43%Like
0%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
37 votes
Category winnerCIE by Jacqueline CochranMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCIE by Jacqueline Cochran
SillageHypnotique
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothaldehydic100%
mossy92%
floral84%
fresh77%
animalic69%
earthy61%
woody100%
earthy92%
warm spicy84%
green77%
powdery69%
mossy61%
Scent match23%Clearly different · both mossy and earthy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesSpicy NotesCitruses
Heart
Floral Notes
Base
OakmossAnimal notes
Top
Green NotesRaspberryAldehydesCitruses
Heart
CarnationJasmineBulgarian RoseOrrisLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang
Base
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliIncenseMuskCedarVanila
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Citruses and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring54
Summer46
Fall100
Winter69
Day67
Night100
Spring100
Summer73
Fall82
Winter64
Day100
Night54
Category winnerCIE by Jacqueline CochranMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#10,762
PerfumerLaszlo Lengyel
Launched—
Reviews13
Overall rank#35,626
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerHypnotiqueHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHypnotique is a vintage floral chypre with a distinctly old-school character. It opens in a soapy, aldehydic haze, then settles into warm florals, powder, oakmoss and a soft animalic undertone. Reviews consistently describe it as smoother and warmer than the sharp stereotype suggests. If you enjoy classic, dressy perf…
Reviews →CIE by Jacqueline Cochran opens with a sharp burst of soapy aldehydes and crisp green notes, immediately establishing its mid-seventies heritage. A subtle sweetness from raspberry prevents the start from feeling too clinical before the scent settles into a dense, powdery heart of carnation and jasmine. As the day prog…
Reviews →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, Hypnotique or CIE by Jacqueline Cochran?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Hypnotique is rated 4.44/5 from 41 votes; CIE by Jacqueline Cochran is rated 4.41/5 from 37 votes. Choose Hypnotique for a aldehydic and mossy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose CIE by Jacqueline Cochran for a woody and earthy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Hypnotique or CIE by Jacqueline Cochran?
CIE by Jacqueline Cochran lasts longest (CIE by Jacqueline Cochran 74/100, Hypnotique 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Hypnotique or CIE by Jacqueline Cochran?
Hypnotique projects furthest (Hypnotique 64/100, CIE by Jacqueline Cochran 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Hypnotique and CIE by Jacqueline Cochran smell similar?
Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share mossy and earthy accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Citruses and Oakmoss.
Is Hypnotique or CIE by Jacqueline Cochran better for summer or winter?
For summer, CIE by Jacqueline Cochran is the stronger pick. For winter, Hypnotique is the stronger pick. Hypnotique suits evening wear; CIE by Jacqueline Cochran suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Hypnotique and CIE by Jacqueline Cochran?
Hypnotique has top notes of Aldehydes, Spicy Notes and Citruses, heart notes of Floral Notes, a base of Oakmoss and Animal notes. CIE by Jacqueline Cochran has top notes of Green Notes, Raspberry, Aldehydes and Citruses, heart notes of Carnation, Jasmine, Bulgarian Rose and Orris, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Patchouli.
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