Is Perfume Parlour Trance a dupe of Lancôme Hypnôse?
Hypnôse EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2005 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Trance EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
A hypnotic swirl of creamy vanilla and plush white florals, Hypnôse is a signature for those who crave comfort and allure in equal measure. Distinctly feminine, it's both inviting and mysterious.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Hypnose - a floral fragrance led by Passion Flower, with vanilla depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Its creamy vanilla, powdery florals, and touch of tropical fruit make it lush for cooler weather, while the bright passion flower and jasmine keep it lively enough for spring. The richness can be heavy in high heat, so it's best in transitional or cold seasons.
Occasions
The sweet, sensual warmth and moderate projection make it ideal for date nights or evening wear. It's elegant enough for formal occasions yet comforting and inviting for casual use, but too rich and enveloping for sports or high-activity settings.
Seasons
The floral character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.
Occasions
Its floral, vanilla signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.
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.
Every one of its 5 notes is in the original, including Vanilla, Vetiver, Gardenia
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
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