Fragrance comparison

5 THE INVESTIGATOR vs Opus Homme

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 52 ratings analysed

5 THE INVESTIGATOR

hOUSE OF hELIOS

5.001 votes

Rank #51,600 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Opus Homme

Armaf

3.8851 votes

Rank #27,901 AromaticVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Opus Homme takes 4 of 4 categories.

5 THE INVESTIGATOR
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Opus Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

5 THE INVESTIGATOR0/4

Opus Homme4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

5 THE INVESTIGATORhOUSE OF hELIOS

Opus HommeArmaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

3.88/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 45%Had 17%Want 38%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

27%Love

53%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

51 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityOpus Homme

SillageOpus Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value80

Category winnerOpus HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus90%

fresh spicy80%

woody70%

green60%

lavender50%

aromatic100%

vanilla92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

lavender61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

MandarinOrangeLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderRosemaryNeroliBasil

Base4-6 hrs

Tonka BeanCedarwoodVetiver

Top

LemonAppleOrangeNeroli

Heart

LavenderCardamomNutmegRosemary

Base

VanillaTonka BeanPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesOrange, Lemon, Lavender and Rosemary. Durations are only published for 5 THE INVESTIGATOR, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night35

Spring96

Summer63

Fall100

Winter67

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Casual 40%Work 36%Date 14%Party 10%

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,600

PerfumerMarine Mercé

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,901

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOpus HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

House of Helios 5 The Investigator wakes up your senses with a sharp squeeze of yellow lemon, ripe mandarin, and juicy orange. The citrus burst is bright. It does not linger long, though. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk top notes step aside for an aromatic garden blend of clean lavender, peppery basil, and crisp ros…

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Opus Homme by Armaf starts with a loud burst of lemon and bitter orange, mixed with a green apple crispness and soapy neroli. This initial bright splash quickly shifts on skin. The middle phase brings forward dry culinary rosemary alongside clean lavender, while nutmeg and cardamom provide a cozy warmth. As the fragra…

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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, 5 THE INVESTIGATOR or Opus Homme?

Opus Homme takes 4 of 4 categories. 5 THE INVESTIGATOR is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Opus Homme is rated 3.88/5 from 51 votes. Choose 5 THE INVESTIGATOR for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Opus Homme for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 5 THE INVESTIGATOR or Opus Homme?

Opus Homme lasts longest (Opus Homme 69/100, 5 THE INVESTIGATOR 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 5 THE INVESTIGATOR or Opus Homme?

Opus Homme projects furthest (Opus Homme 72/100, 5 THE INVESTIGATOR 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 5 THE INVESTIGATOR and Opus Homme smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Orange, Lemon, Lavender and Rosemary.

Is 5 THE INVESTIGATOR or Opus Homme better for summer or winter?

5 THE INVESTIGATOR suits daytime wear; Opus Homme suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 5 THE INVESTIGATOR and Opus Homme?

5 THE INVESTIGATOR has top notes of Mandarin, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Neroli and Basil, a base of Tonka Bean, Cedarwood and Vetiver. Opus Homme has top notes of Lemon, Apple, Orange and Neroli, heart notes of Lavender, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Rosemary, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Vetiver.