Fragrance comparison

Hypnotic Opium vs No.1

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 180 ratings analysed

Hypnotic Opium

Jardin de Parfums

3.7528 votes

Rank #52,573 FloralWoody

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38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

No.1

M. Asam

3.87152 votes

Rank #6,510 CitrusGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No.1 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.
No.1
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Hypnotic Opium3/7

No.14/7

Ratings & consensus: No.1
Community sentiment: No.1
Longevity: Hypnotic Opium
Sillage & projection: Hypnotic Opium
Value for money: No.1
Versatility: Hypnotic Opium
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: No.1

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hypnotic OpiumJardin de Parfums

No.1M. Asam

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 26%Had 11%Want 63%

3.87/ 5 · 152 votes

Have 38%Had 25%Want 37%

Category winnerNo.1Rating 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

33%Love

52%Like

0%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerNo.1Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityHypnotic Opium

SillageHypnotic Opium

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value76

Category winnerNo.1Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody83%

citrus65%

amber48%

powdery30%

citrus100%

green83%

fresh spicy65%

aromatic48%

woody30%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

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

LimeBergamotGrapefruitTangerine

Heart

TeaCardamom

Base

Virginia CedarAmber

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

Spring72

Summer100

Fall28

Winter17

Day100

Night24

Category winnerHypnotic OpiumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,573

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,510

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews52

Category winnerNo.1Higher 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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No.1 by M. Asam delivers a sharp, revitalizing burst of citrus centered on lime and grapefruit. It settles into a crisp, tea-forward heart with a touch of spiced cardamom. This aromatic blend offers a clean, bracing experience for warm weather, making it a reliable pick for casual daytime wear when you want a straight…

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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 No.1?

No.1 takes 4 of 7 categories. Hypnotic Opium is rated 3.75/5 from 28 votes; No.1 is rated 3.87/5 from 152 votes. Choose Hypnotic Opium for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose No.1 for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hypnotic Opium or No.1?

Hypnotic Opium lasts longest (Hypnotic Opium 75/100, No.1 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hypnotic Opium or No.1?

Hypnotic Opium projects furthest (Hypnotic Opium 61/100, No.1 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hypnotic Opium and No.1 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Amber and Virginia Cedar.

Is Hypnotic Opium or No.1 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; No.1 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hypnotic Opium and No.1?

Hypnotic Opium has top notes of Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Floral Notes and Amber, a base of Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood. No.1 has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Tangerine, heart notes of Tea and Cardamom, a base of Virginia Cedar and Amber.