Fragrance comparison

Hypnotic Opium vs Light Him

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 86 ratings analysed

Hypnotic Opium

Jardin de Parfums

3.7528 votes

Rank #52,573 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Light Him

Trussardi

4.1958 votes

Rank #28,562 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Light Him takes 4 of 7 categories.

Hypnotic Opium
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Light Him
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Hypnotic Opium3/7

Light Him4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hypnotic OpiumJardin de Parfums

Light HimTrussardi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 26%Had 11%Want 63%

4.19/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 28%Had 39%Want 32%

Category winnerLight HimRating 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

43%Love

41%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

58 votes

Category winnerLight HimMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityHypnotic Opium

SillageHypnotic Opium

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value66

Category winnerLight HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody83%

citrus65%

amber48%

powdery30%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody 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

BasilLimeBergamotMandarin OrangeYuzuSageGrapefruit

Heart

GingerPaprikaCardamom

Base

oak mossVirginia CedarIrisVetiverGuaiac WoodSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLime, Bergamot, Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood. 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

Spring97

Summer100

Fall17

Winter7

Day100

Night19

Category winnerHypnotic OpiumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men67

Unisex25

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,573

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,562

PerfumerIFF

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLight HimHigher 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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Trussardi Light Him opens with a bright flash of yuzu, bergamot, and bitter basil before shifting into a dryer heart of ginger and paprika. Cedar, vetiver, and oak moss anchor the base, giving this 1997 creation a crisp, woody backbone. It suits humid summer mornings and casual office wear when heavy scents feel overw…

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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 Light Him?

Light Him takes 4 of 7 categories. Hypnotic Opium is rated 3.75/5 from 28 votes; Light Him is rated 4.19/5 from 58 votes. Choose Hypnotic Opium for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Light Him for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hypnotic Opium or Light Him?

Hypnotic Opium lasts longest (Hypnotic Opium 75/100, Light Him 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hypnotic Opium or Light Him?

Hypnotic Opium projects furthest (Hypnotic Opium 61/100, Light Him 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hypnotic Opium and Light Him smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood.

Is Hypnotic Opium or Light Him 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; Light Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hypnotic Opium and Light Him?

Hypnotic Opium has top notes of Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Floral Notes and Amber, a base of Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood. Light Him has top notes of Basil, Lime, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ginger, Paprika and Cardamom, a base of oak moss, Virginia Cedar, Iris and Vetiver.