Is Perfumes Zag Zodiak 36 Dior Hypnotic Poison a dupe of Dior Hypnotic Poison?

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Hypnotic Poison EDP

A legendary vanilla-almond bombshell that seduces with hypnotic warmth, creamy sweetness, and an unmistakable aura. Not for the timid, this is a true statement scent for those who want to be remembered.

Acquired

Our Verdict - 36 Dior Hypnotic Poison EDP

36 leans on Hypnotic Poison's almond-and-vanilla gourmand signature, but reads thinner than Dior's famously intoxicating original.

Statement

Scent Profile

How they compare

Hypnotic Poison EDP A 36 Dior Hypnotic Poison EDP B

Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Hypnotic Poison EDP

36 Dior Hypnotic Poison EDP

Notes

Only in Hypnotic Poison

Licorice 50% Almond 50%

Only in 36 Dior Hypnotic Poison

Coconut 44% Plum 34% Apricot 22%

Shared Notes

Jasmine 52% vs 23%

Only in Hypnotic Poison

Orange Blossom 47%

Only in 36 Dior Hypnotic Poison

Rosewood 26% Tuberose 21% Rose 16% Lily of the Valley 13%

Shared Notes

Vanilla 50% vs 33%

Only in Hypnotic Poison

Tonka Bean 50%

Only in 36 Dior Hypnotic Poison

Almond 28% Sandalwood 22% Musk 17%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Hypnotic Poison 36 Dior Hypnotic Poison

Beast (10+h)

Longevity

Short (2-4h)

Strong

Projection

Intimate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Hypnotic Poison

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

The lush vanilla and almond, with spicy licorice, make this a powerhouse for winter and fall, wrapping the wearer in warmth and sweetness. It can work on cool spring nights but may be cloying in summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:

Date

Also Works:

Casual Formal

Its bold, seductive character is perfect for romantic dates and evening occasions. The strong projection and sweetness can overwhelm in close, professional, or athletic settings.

36 Dior Hypnotic Poison

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

The dense almond-vanilla gourmand base is a cold-weather signature.

Occasions

Best For:

Date

Also Works:

Formal

The intoxicating, sweet character is built for evenings and dates.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match

23%

Key Similarities

Shares 3 of its 6 notes, including Jasmine, Vanilla, Almond

Key Differences

Adds licorice and orange blossom, drops apricot and coconut