Fragrance comparison

Hypnotic Opium vs L'Homme

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 48 ratings analysed

Hypnotic Opium

Jardin de Parfums

3.7528 votes

Rank #52,573 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

L'Homme

Les Copains

3.9520 votes

Rank #20,967 Warm SpicyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Homme takes 5 of 5 categories.

Hypnotic Opium
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
L'Homme
Choose it for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Hypnotic Opium0/5

L'Homme5/5

Ratings & consensus: L'Homme
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: L'Homme
Sillage & projection: L'Homme
Value for money: L'Homme
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hypnotic OpiumJardin de Parfums

L'HommeLes Copains

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 26%Had 11%Want 63%

3.95/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 42%Had 30%Want 28%

Category winnerL'HommeRating 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

30%Love

50%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityL'Homme

SillageL'Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value50

Category winnerL'HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody83%

citrus65%

amber48%

powdery30%

warm spicy100%

white floral92%

woody84%

powdery77%

vanilla69%

citrus61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeBergamot

Heart

Floral NotesAmber

Base

Virginia CedarSandalwood

Top20-30 mins

CardamomLimeNutmegBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineAfrican Orange FlowerCinnamon

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodVanilleVirginia CedarMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesLime, Bergamot, Amber and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for L'Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter83

Day100

Night60

Spring29

Summer0

Fall86

Winter100

Day43

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Date 37%Party 25%Casual 22%Work 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,573

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,967

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerL'HommeHigher 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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Les Copains L'Homme is a playful, warm woody spicy eau de toilette originally released in 1998. It opens with an unexpected pairing of bright lime and zesty cardamom that almost resembles fizzy citrus candy. As that sparkling opening settles down, rich cinnamon, aromatic nutmeg, and sweet African orange flower step fo…

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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 L'Homme?

L'Homme takes 5 of 5 categories. Hypnotic Opium is rated 3.75/5 from 28 votes; L'Homme is rated 3.95/5 from 20 votes. Choose Hypnotic Opium for a floral and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose L'Homme for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Hypnotic Opium or L'Homme?

L'Homme lasts longest (L'Homme 80/100, Hypnotic Opium 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hypnotic Opium or L'Homme?

L'Homme projects furthest (L'Homme 68/100, Hypnotic Opium 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hypnotic Opium and L'Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Amber and Virginia Cedar.

Is Hypnotic Opium or L'Homme better for summer or winter?

Hypnotic Opium suits daytime wear; L'Homme suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hypnotic Opium and L'Homme?

Hypnotic Opium has top notes of Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Floral Notes and Amber, a base of Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood. L'Homme has top notes of Cardamom, Lime, Nutmeg and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, African Orange Flower and Cinnamon, a base of Sandalwood, Vanille, Virginia Cedar and Musk.