Fragrance comparison

Hypnotic Opium vs Les 4 Saisons: Yellow Sea

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 92 ratings analysed

Hypnotic Opium

Jardin de Parfums

3.7528 votes

Rank #52,573 FloralWoody

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51%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Les 4 Saisons: Yellow Sea

M. Micallef

4.0964 votes

Rank #28,365 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Les 4 Saisons: Yellow Sea takes 5 of 7 categories.

Hypnotic Opium
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Les 4 Saisons: Yellow Sea
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Hypnotic Opium2/7

Les 4 Saisons: Yellow Sea5/7

Ratings & consensus: Les 4 Saisons: Yellow Sea
Community sentiment: Les 4 Saisons: Yellow Sea
Longevity: Hypnotic Opium
Sillage & projection: Les 4 Saisons: Yellow Sea
Value for money: Les 4 Saisons: Yellow Sea
Versatility: Hypnotic Opium
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Les 4 Saisons: Yellow Sea

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hypnotic OpiumJardin de Parfums

Les 4 Saisons: Yellow SeaM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 26%Had 11%Want 63%

4.09/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 36%Had 28%Want 36%

Category winnerLes 4 Saisons: Yellow SeaRating 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

38%Love

48%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

64 votes

Category winnerLes 4 Saisons: Yellow SeaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityHypnotic Opium

SillageLes 4 Saisons: Yellow Sea

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value69

Category winnerLes 4 Saisons: Yellow SeaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody83%

citrus65%

amber48%

powdery30%

amber100%

woody88%

citrus77%

warm spicy65%

smoky53%

balsamic42%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, amber and citrus

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

LimeBergamotTangerine

Heart

Virginia CedarPatchouliIncense

Base

BenzoinAmberCastoreum

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

Spring68

Summer32

Fall100

Winter79

Day100

Night63

Category winnerHypnotic OpiumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men20

Unisex80

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,573

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,365

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLes 4 Saisons: Yellow SeaHigher 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 4 Saisons: Yellow Sea by M. Micallef is a distinct citrus aromatic fragrance for men. Built around a sharp lime opening and an earthy cedar heart, it settles into a resinous amber base. This scent feels best suited for crisp autumn days when you need a bright yet grounded profile that carries well throughout a pro…

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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 Les 4 Saisons: Yellow Sea?

Les 4 Saisons: Yellow Sea takes 5 of 7 categories. Hypnotic Opium is rated 3.75/5 from 28 votes; Les 4 Saisons: Yellow Sea is rated 4.09/5 from 64 votes. Choose Hypnotic Opium for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Les 4 Saisons: Yellow Sea for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hypnotic Opium or Les 4 Saisons: Yellow Sea?

They last about the same: Hypnotic Opium 75/100, Les 4 Saisons: Yellow Sea 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Hypnotic Opium or Les 4 Saisons: Yellow Sea?

Les 4 Saisons: Yellow Sea projects furthest (Les 4 Saisons: Yellow Sea 71/100, Hypnotic Opium 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hypnotic Opium and Les 4 Saisons: Yellow Sea smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and citrus accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Amber and Virginia Cedar.

Is Hypnotic Opium or Les 4 Saisons: Yellow Sea better for summer or winter?

For summer, Hypnotic Opium is the stronger pick. For winter, Hypnotic Opium is the stronger pick. Hypnotic Opium suits daytime wear; Les 4 Saisons: Yellow Sea suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hypnotic Opium and Les 4 Saisons: Yellow Sea?

Hypnotic Opium has top notes of Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Floral Notes and Amber, a base of Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood. Les 4 Saisons: Yellow Sea has top notes of Lime, Bergamot and Tangerine, heart notes of Virginia Cedar, Patchouli and Incense, a base of Benzoin, Amber and Castoreum.