Fragrance comparison

Hypnotic Opium vs Be Real SPF

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 52 ratings analysed

4 wins

Hypnotic Opium

Jardin de Parfums

3.7528 votes

Rank #52,573 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Be Real SPF

Springfield

3.6724 votes

Rank #53,040 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hypnotic Opium takes 4 of 5 categories.

Hypnotic Opium
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Be Real SPF
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Hypnotic Opium4/5

Be Real SPF1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hypnotic OpiumJardin de Parfums

Be Real SPFSpringfield

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 26%Had 11%Want 63%

3.67/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 44%Had 30%Want 26%

Category winnerHypnotic OpiumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

54%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

17%Love

54%Like

8%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityHypnotic Opium

SillageHypnotic Opium

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value69

Category winnerBe Real SPFBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody83%

citrus65%

amber48%

powdery30%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeBergamot

Heart

Floral NotesAmber

Base

Virginia CedarSandalwood

Top

LimeArtemisiaGranny Smith appleBergamot

Heart

CinnamonPink PepperSaffron

Base

AmberVirginia CedarVetyver

InformationalShared notesLime, Bergamot, 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

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter83

Day100

Night60

Spring100

Summer45

Fall91

Winter55

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,573

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,040

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHypnotic OpiumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Springfield Be Real SPF opens with a bright burst of tart lime, crisp Granny Smith apple, and zesty bergamot, creating an immediate splash of clean energy. As the initial citrus settles, herbal artemisia and a dusting of warm cinnamon and pink pepper bring a lively spicy kick that prevents the blend from feeling like …

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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, Hypnotic Opium or Be Real SPF?

Hypnotic Opium takes 4 of 5 categories. Hypnotic Opium is rated 3.75/5 from 28 votes; Be Real SPF is rated 3.67/5 from 24 votes. Choose Hypnotic Opium for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Be Real SPF for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hypnotic Opium or Be Real SPF?

Hypnotic Opium lasts longest (Hypnotic Opium 75/100, Be Real SPF 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hypnotic Opium or Be Real SPF?

Hypnotic Opium projects furthest (Hypnotic Opium 61/100, Be Real SPF 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hypnotic Opium and Be Real SPF smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Amber and Virginia Cedar.

Is Hypnotic Opium or Be Real SPF better for summer or winter?

Hypnotic Opium suits daytime wear; Be Real SPF suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hypnotic Opium and Be Real SPF?

Hypnotic Opium has top notes of Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Floral Notes and Amber, a base of Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood. Be Real SPF has top notes of Lime, Artemisia, Granny Smith apple and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Pink Pepper and Saffron, a base of Amber, Virginia Cedar and Vetyver.