Fragrance comparison

Ben Sherman vs Hypnotic Opium

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 78 ratings analysed

Ben Sherman

3.9250 votes

Rank #32,897 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Hypnotic Opium

Jardin de Parfums

3.7528 votes

Rank #52,573 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hypnotic Opium takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ben Sherman
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Hypnotic Opium
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ben Sherman3/7

Hypnotic Opium4/7

Ratings & consensus: Ben Sherman
Community sentiment: Hypnotic Opium
Longevity: Hypnotic Opium
Sillage & projection: Hypnotic Opium
Value for money: Ben Sherman
Versatility: Hypnotic Opium
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ben Sherman

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ben ShermanBen Sherman

Hypnotic OpiumJardin de Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 54%Had 8%Want 37%

3.75/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 26%Had 11%Want 63%

Category winnerBen ShermanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

36%Like

2%Ok

20%Dislike

2%Hate

50 votes

18%Love

54%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerHypnotic OpiumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityHypnotic Opium

SillageHypnotic Opium

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value31

Category winnerBen ShermanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

woody77%

green69%

aromatic61%

floral100%

woody83%

citrus65%

amber48%

powdery30%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomBergamotMintTangerineAmalfi LemonLime

Heart

NutmegIncensePatchouli

Base

CoffeeAmberHayVirginia CedarVanilleVetiverMusk

Top

LimeBergamot

Heart

Floral NotesAmber

Base

Virginia CedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lime, Amber and Virginia Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer25

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter83

Day100

Night60

Category winnerHypnotic OpiumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex17

Women6

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,897

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,573

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBen ShermanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ben Sherman is a fresh, spice-forward cologne that pairs bright citrus with unexpected coffee and wood undertones. Designed for daily wear in temperate spring weather, it offers a clean, masculine dry-down that stays anchored by subtle amber and cedar base notes rather than evaporating into thin air.

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Hypnotic Opium opens with a sharp burst of lime and tart bergamot that cuts cleanly through humid morning air. As the initial citrus fizz softens, sweet floral notes emerge alongside warm amber, giving the heart a smooth, slightly powdery texture on skin. The base settles into dry Virginia cedar and creamy sandalwood,…

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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, Ben Sherman or Hypnotic Opium?

Hypnotic Opium takes 4 of 7 categories. Ben Sherman is rated 3.92/5 from 50 votes; Hypnotic Opium is rated 3.75/5 from 28 votes. Choose Ben Sherman for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Hypnotic Opium for a floral and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ben Sherman or Hypnotic Opium?

Hypnotic Opium lasts longest (Hypnotic Opium 75/100, Ben Sherman 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ben Sherman or Hypnotic Opium?

Hypnotic Opium projects furthest (Hypnotic Opium 61/100, Ben Sherman 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ben Sherman and Hypnotic Opium smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lime, Amber and Virginia Cedar.

Is Ben Sherman or Hypnotic Opium better for summer or winter?

For summer, Hypnotic Opium is the stronger pick. For winter, Ben Sherman is the stronger pick. Ben Sherman suits day or night wear; Hypnotic Opium suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ben Sherman and Hypnotic Opium?

Ben Sherman has top notes of Cardamom, Bergamot, Mint and Tangerine, heart notes of Nutmeg, Incense and Patchouli, a base of Coffee, Amber, Hay and Virginia Cedar. Hypnotic Opium has top notes of Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Floral Notes and Amber, a base of Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood.