Fragrance comparison

Parfum Subtil vs Hypnotica

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 416 ratings analysed

4 wins

Parfum Subtil

Salvatore Ferragamo · 2002

4.05402 votes

Rank #24,110 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Hypnotica

Vertigo Parfums

3.8614 votes

Rank #36,107 White FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Parfum Subtil takes 4 of 5 categories.

Parfum Subtil
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Hypnotica
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Parfum Subtil4/5

Hypnotica1/5

Ratings & consensus: Parfum Subtil
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Parfum Subtil
Sillage & projection: Parfum Subtil
Value for money: Hypnotica
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Parfum Subtil

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Parfum SubtilSalvatore Ferragamo

HypnoticaVertigo Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 402 votes

Have 43%Had 57%Want 0%

3.86/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 25%Had 28%Want 47%

Category winnerParfum SubtilRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

53%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

402 votes

29%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityParfum Subtil

SillageParfum Subtil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value69

Category winnerHypnoticaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

sweet91%

cherry83%

fruity74%

floral65%

green56%

white floral100%

green90%

fruity80%

musky70%

powdery60%

fresh50%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both white floral, fruity and green

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

CherryFruity NotesOrange Blossom

Heart

TulipJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

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Top

Black currant leafSyringaFruity Notes

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyOrange BlossomJasmineCyclamen

Base

White MuskSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesFruity Notes, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter58

Day–

Night–

Spring20

Summer100

Fall20

Winter20

Day100

Night11

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,110

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched2002

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,107

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerParfum SubtilHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Salvatore Ferragamo Parfum Subtil is a crisp, sparkling floral fragrance centered on juicy dark cherry, sunny orange blossom, and fresh green tulip petals. Created in 2002 by perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud, this scent opens with an energetic splash of sweet fruit and citrus blossoms before gently settling into a…

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Hypnotica by Vertigo Parfums is a light floral fruity scent built around clean white florals and sharp green notes. It opens with a crisp, wet bite of black currant leaf before settling into a soapy lily-of-the-valley and jasmine heart. Best suited for warm summer days, this fragrance stays close to the skin, offering…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Parfum Subtil or Hypnotica?

Parfum Subtil takes 4 of 5 categories. Parfum Subtil is rated 4.05/5 from 402 votes; Hypnotica is rated 3.86/5 from 14 votes. Choose Parfum Subtil for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Hypnotica for a white floral and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Parfum Subtil or Hypnotica?

Parfum Subtil lasts longest (Parfum Subtil 62/100, Hypnotica 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Parfum Subtil or Hypnotica?

Parfum Subtil projects furthest (Parfum Subtil 62/100, Hypnotica 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Parfum Subtil and Hypnotica smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fruity and green accords. Common notes include Fruity Notes, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Parfum Subtil or Hypnotica better for summer or winter?

Hypnotica suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Parfum Subtil and Hypnotica?

Parfum Subtil has top notes of Cherry, Fruity Notes and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Tulip, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley. Hypnotica has top notes of Black currant leaf, Syringa and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Cyclamen, a base of White Musk, Sandalwood and Cedar.