Fragrance comparison

Hipnotic Fog vs 87B JIN-LAI

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

Hipnotic Fog

Keyth

3.004 votes

Rank #71,446 Fresh SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

87B JIN-LAI

AHRES

5.001 votes

Rank #52,913 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Hipnotic Fog
Choose it for a fresh spicy and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
87B JIN-LAI
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Hipnotic Fog2/4

87B JIN-LAI2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Hipnotic Fog
Sillage & projection: Hipnotic Fog
Value for money: 87B JIN-LAI
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 87B JIN-LAI

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hipnotic FogKeyth

87B JIN-LAIAHRES

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityHipnotic Fog

SillageHipnotic Fog

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value100

Category winner87B JIN-LAIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

rose91%

amber83%

citrus74%

white floral65%

warm spicy56%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitBergamotGalbanum

Heart

Black PepperRoseLily-of-the-ValleyCyclamenJasmine

Base

AmberCedarwoodVetiverMusk

Top

GrapefruitEucalyptusPineappleBergamotCardamonLimeLemongrass

Heart

SandalwoodLavenderGalbanumRosePlumOrange Blossom

Base

PatchouliCedarwoodVetiverCypressAmberMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Galbanum and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#71,446

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,913

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner87B JIN-LAIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hipnotic Fog by Keyth is a crisp, modern unisex scent designed for those who appreciate a sharp woody-floral backbone. It opens with bright grapefruit and bergamot before settling into a blend of black pepper, rose, and vetiver. This fragrance suits casual office wear or cool spring mornings when you want a clean, gro…

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87B JIN-LAI by AHRES looks built around bright citrus, aromatic greens, and dry woods. The opening suggests grapefruit, bergamot, lime, lemongrass, and eucalyptus, then settles into sandalwood, lavender, patchouli, vetiver, and a soft amber-tonka base. It reads as a fresh spicy woody unisex scent with a slightly mascu…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Hipnotic Fog or 87B JIN-LAI?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Hipnotic Fog is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes; 87B JIN-LAI is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Hipnotic Fog for a fresh spicy and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose 87B JIN-LAI for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Hipnotic Fog or 87B JIN-LAI?

Hipnotic Fog lasts longest (Hipnotic Fog 80/100, 87B JIN-LAI 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hipnotic Fog or 87B JIN-LAI?

Hipnotic Fog projects furthest (Hipnotic Fog 50/100, 87B JIN-LAI 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hipnotic Fog and 87B JIN-LAI smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Galbanum and Rose.

Is Hipnotic Fog or 87B JIN-LAI better for summer or winter?

Hipnotic Fog suits daytime wear; 87B JIN-LAI suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hipnotic Fog and 87B JIN-LAI?

Hipnotic Fog has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Galbanum, heart notes of Black Pepper, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cyclamen, a base of Amber, Cedarwood, Vetiver and Musk. 87B JIN-LAI has top notes of Grapefruit, Eucalyptus, Pineapple and Bergamot, heart notes of Sandalwood, Lavender, Galbanum and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Cedarwood, Vetiver and Cypress.