Fragrance comparison

Bluff vs Hypnotic Opium

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 197 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bluff

Lubin

3.75169 votes

Rank #11,220 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Hypnotic Opium

Jardin de Parfums

3.7528 votes

Rank #52,573 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bluff takes 4 of 7 categories.

Bluff
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Hypnotic Opium
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Bluff4/7

Hypnotic Opium3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BluffLubin

Hypnotic OpiumJardin de Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 169 votes

Have 30%Had 17%Want 53%

3.75/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 26%Had 11%Want 63%

Category winnerBluffRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

46%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

98 votes

18%Love

54%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerBluffMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityHypnotic Opium

SillageHypnotic Opium

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value31

Category winnerBluffBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus91%

fresh spicy83%

powdery74%

aromatic65%

warm spicy56%

floral100%

woody83%

citrus65%

amber48%

powdery30%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NutmegLimeCinnamonBergamot

Heart

Brazil nutIrisClary Sage

Base

SandalwoodVirginia CedarVetyverVanillePatchouli

Top

LimeBergamot

Heart

Floral NotesAmber

Base

Virginia CedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLime, Bergamot, Sandalwood 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

Spring92

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter83

Day100

Night60

Category winnerHypnotic OpiumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex43

Women0

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,220

PerfumerThomas Fontaine

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#52,573

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBluffHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bluff by Lubin is a woody spicy fragrance that balances sharp lime and nutmeg against a smooth, iris-forward heart. It thrives in temperate spring weather, offering a refined, intellectual character that works as well in an office setting as it does for weekend brunch. This scent feels deliberate, structured, and avoi…

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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, Bluff or Hypnotic Opium?

Bluff takes 4 of 7 categories. Bluff is rated 3.75/5 from 169 votes; Hypnotic Opium is rated 3.75/5 from 28 votes. Choose Bluff for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Hypnotic Opium for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bluff or Hypnotic Opium?

Hypnotic Opium lasts longest (Hypnotic Opium 75/100, Bluff 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bluff or Hypnotic Opium?

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

Do Bluff and Hypnotic Opium smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar.

Is Bluff or Hypnotic Opium better for summer or winter?

For summer, Hypnotic Opium is the stronger pick. For winter, Bluff is the stronger pick. Hypnotic Opium suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bluff and Hypnotic Opium?

Bluff has top notes of Nutmeg, Lime, Cinnamon and Bergamot, heart notes of Brazil nut, Iris and Clary Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar, Vetyver and Vanille. Hypnotic Opium has top notes of Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Floral Notes and Amber, a base of Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood.