Fragrance comparison

Hype for Him vs Lime Spirit

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 48 ratings analysed

3 wins

Hype for Him

Hinode

4.2434 votes

Rank #31,275 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Lime Spirit

Anima Vinci

3.7114 votes

Rank #46,970 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hype for Him takes 3 of 4 categories.

Hype for Him
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Lime Spirit
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Hype for Him3/4

Lime Spirit1/4

Ratings & consensus: Hype for Him
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Hype for Him
Sillage & projection: Lime Spirit
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Hype for Him

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hype for HimHinode

Lime SpiritAnima Vinci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 48%Had 27%Want 26%

3.71/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 11%Had 9%Want 80%

Category winnerHype for HimRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

32%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

34 votes

14%Love

64%Like

0%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityHype for Him

SillageLime Spirit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

mineral69%

musky61%

citrus100%

woody91%

warm spicy83%

aromatic74%

fresh spicy65%

powdery56%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Brazilian OrangeMandarin OrangeGreen NotesMineral notes

Heart2-4 hrs

FreesiaViolet LeavesPink PepperCardamom

Base5-7 hrs

VetiverMuskAmberCedar

Top

BergamotCitrusesOrangeMandarin Orange

Heart

GingerCardamomPink PepperLavenderPepperwood or Hercules ClubNeroliHedioneBlack Pepper

Base

CedarMuskSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliLeatherMossAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Pink Pepper, Cardamom and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Hype for Him, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer100

Fall54

Winter46

Day100

Night65

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex19

Women6

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,275

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,970

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerHype for HimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hype for Him by Hinode opens with a zesty splash of Brazilian orange and sweet mandarin orange, backed by brisk green leaves and a stony mineral note that feels like cool river rocks. As the initial spray settles, violet leaves and soft freesia introduce a clean, slightly aquatic garden freshness, sharpened by a pinch…

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Lime Spirit opens with a crisp burst of bergamot, mandarin orange, and bitter citrus zest. As the top notes settle, ginger, black pepper, and cardamom add a warm spicy bite alongside fresh lavender. The base grounds the composition in dry cedarwood, sandalwood, and musk. It offers a bitter herbal freshness for warm su…

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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, Hype for Him or Lime Spirit?

Hype for Him takes 3 of 4 categories. Hype for Him is rated 4.24/5 from 34 votes; Lime Spirit is rated 3.71/5 from 14 votes. Choose Hype for Him for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Lime Spirit for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hype for Him or Lime Spirit?

Hype for Him lasts longest (Hype for Him 67/100, Lime Spirit 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hype for Him or Lime Spirit?

Projection is very close: Lime Spirit 58/100, Hype for Him 56/100 for sillage.

Do Hype for Him and Lime Spirit smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pink Pepper, Cardamom and Vetiver.

Is Hype for Him or Lime Spirit better for summer or winter?

Hype for Him suits daytime wear; Lime Spirit suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hype for Him and Lime Spirit?

Hype for Him has top notes of Brazilian Orange, Mandarin Orange, Green Notes and Mineral notes, heart notes of Freesia, Violet Leaves, Pink Pepper and Cardamom, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Amber and Cedar. Lime Spirit has top notes of Bergamot, Citruses, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ginger, Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Lavender, a base of Cedar, Musk, Sandalwood and Vetiver.