Fragrance comparison

Hypnotic Opium vs RV Pure

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 99 ratings analysed

Hypnotic Opium

Jardin de Parfums

3.7528 votes

Rank #52,573 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

RV Pure

Roberto Verino

4.0071 votes

Rank #13,365 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

RV Pure 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.
RV Pure
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Hypnotic Opium3/7

RV Pure4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hypnotic OpiumJardin de Parfums

RV PureRoberto Verino

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 26%Had 11%Want 63%

4.00/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 50%Had 20%Want 30%

Category winnerRV PureRating 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

29%Love

56%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerRV PureMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityHypnotic Opium

SillageHypnotic Opium

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value89

Category winnerRV PureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody83%

citrus65%

amber48%

powdery30%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

woody69%

lavender61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · 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

Red AppleLimeGalbanumBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

BasilLavenderClary SageSeaweedJasmineClove

Base

MuskPatchouliVirginia CedarAmberoak mossSandalwood

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

Spring86

Summer100

Fall31

Winter14

Day100

Night31

Category winnerHypnotic OpiumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,573

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,365

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerRV PureHigher 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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RV Pure is an aromatic fougere that leans heavily into crisp green notes and bright citrus. It opens with sharp red apple and lime, before settling into a herbal heart of basil, lavender, and clary sage. It is a straightforward, refreshing choice for warm summer days, perfect for casual outings or office wear where yo…

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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 RV Pure?

RV Pure takes 4 of 7 categories. Hypnotic Opium is rated 3.75/5 from 28 votes; RV Pure is rated 4.00/5 from 71 votes. Choose Hypnotic Opium for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose RV Pure for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hypnotic Opium or RV Pure?

Hypnotic Opium lasts longest (Hypnotic Opium 75/100, RV Pure 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hypnotic Opium or RV Pure?

Hypnotic Opium projects furthest (Hypnotic Opium 61/100, RV Pure 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hypnotic Opium and RV Pure smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Amber and Virginia Cedar.

Is Hypnotic Opium or RV Pure 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; RV Pure suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hypnotic Opium and RV Pure?

Hypnotic Opium has top notes of Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Floral Notes and Amber, a base of Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood. RV Pure has top notes of Red Apple, Lime, Galbanum and Bergamot, heart notes of Basil, Lavender, Clary Sage and Seaweed, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Virginia Cedar and Amber.