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Very Sexy Now 2010 vs Hypnotic Vanilla

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

Updated 113 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hypnotic Vanilla takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Very Sexy Now 2010

    Choose it for a floral and tropical character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Hypnotic Vanilla

    Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Very Sexy Now 20102/7
Hypnotic Vanilla5/7
Ratings & consensus
Hypnotic Vanilla
Community sentiment
Hypnotic Vanilla
Longevity
Hypnotic Vanilla
Sillage & projection
Hypnotic Vanilla
Value for money
Very Sexy Now 2010
Versatility
Hypnotic Vanilla
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Very Sexy Now 2010

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Very Sexy Now 2010Victoria's Secret
Hypnotic VanillaArabiyat Prestige
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.07/ 5 · 69 votes
Have 33%Had 28%Want 39%
4.32/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 29%Had 6%Want 65%
Category winnerHypnotic VanillaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
33%Love
54%Like
1%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate

69 votes

48%Love
39%Like
11%Ok
2%Dislike
0%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerHypnotic VanillaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity46
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate77
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate83
Category winners

LongevityHypnotic Vanilla

SillageHypnotic Vanilla

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value71
Category winnerVery Sexy Now 2010Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
tropical83%
lactonic65%
white floral48%
citrus30%
floral100%
white floral92%
lactonic84%
citrus77%
tropical69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match62%Closely related · both floral, tropical and lactonic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Top
BergamotMilk
Heart
FrangipaniLilyJasmine SambacJasmine
Base
PatchouliBenzoinMusk
InformationalShared notesFrangipani and Lily. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring52
Summer100
Fall4
Winter4
Day100
Night36
Spring100
Summer100
Fall91
Winter77
Day100
Night78
Category winnerHypnotic VanillaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men3
Unisex24
Women74
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,377

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#27,503

PerfumerHouse of My Perfumes

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVery Sexy Now 2010Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Victoria's Secret Very Sexy Now 2010 opens with a bright splash of sweet frangipani nectar and juicy tropical fruitiness. The fragrance settles quickly into lush purple orchid and fresh jungle lily, creating a sunny beach atmosphere tailored for hot July afternoons and poolside lounging. On skin, the dry down reveals…

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Hypnotic Vanilla opens with bright bergamot and a soft milk note, then settles into creamy white florals over benzoin, musk, and patchouli. It reads as a floral vanilla style without turning overly sugary, with a smooth tropical-lactonic feel that may suit anyone who likes soft sweetness, musky warmth, and an easy day…

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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, Very Sexy Now 2010 or Hypnotic Vanilla?

Hypnotic Vanilla takes 5 of 7 categories. Very Sexy Now 2010 is rated 4.07/5 from 69 votes; Hypnotic Vanilla is rated 4.32/5 from 44 votes. Choose Very Sexy Now 2010 for a floral and tropical character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Hypnotic Vanilla for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Very Sexy Now 2010 or Hypnotic Vanilla?

Hypnotic Vanilla lasts longest (Hypnotic Vanilla 70/100, Very Sexy Now 2010 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Very Sexy Now 2010 or Hypnotic Vanilla?

Hypnotic Vanilla projects furthest (Hypnotic Vanilla 64/100, Very Sexy Now 2010 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Very Sexy Now 2010 and Hypnotic Vanilla smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, tropical and lactonic accords. Common notes include Frangipani and Lily.

Is Very Sexy Now 2010 or Hypnotic Vanilla better for summer or winter?

For summer, Very Sexy Now 2010 is the stronger pick. For winter, Hypnotic Vanilla is the stronger pick. Very Sexy Now 2010 suits daytime wear; Hypnotic Vanilla suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Very Sexy Now 2010 and Hypnotic Vanilla?

Very Sexy Now 2010 features Frangipani, Orchid and Lily. Hypnotic Vanilla has top notes of Bergamot and Milk, heart notes of Frangipani, Lily, Jasmine Sambac and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Benzoin and Musk.

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