Fragrance comparison

Hypnotic Opium vs Uomo

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 127 ratings analysed

Hypnotic Opium

Jardin de Parfums

3.7528 votes

Rank #52,573 FloralWoody

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36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Uomo

L'Erbolario

4.0599 votes

Rank #13,368 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Uomo 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.
Uomo
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Hypnotic Opium3/7

Uomo4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hypnotic OpiumJardin de Parfums

UomoL'Erbolario

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 26%Had 11%Want 63%

4.05/ 5 · 99 votes

Have 48%Had 21%Want 31%

Category winnerUomoRating 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

31%Love

53%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

99 votes

Category winnerUomoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityHypnotic Opium

SillageHypnotic Opium

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value75

Category winnerUomoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody83%

citrus65%

amber48%

powdery30%

citrus100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic74%

green65%

fruity56%

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

LimeBergamotBaobabGreen MandarinWater Fruit

Heart

GeraniumRed CurrantGalbanumRed AlgaeCyclamenIrisClove

Base

Virginia CedarCopahu BalmCoffeeMuskPatchouliAmber

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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Category winnerHypnotic OpiumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men75

Unisex23

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,573

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,368

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerUomoHigher 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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L'Erbolario Uomo starts with an energetic burst of tart lime, green mandarin, and sour bergamot. The top notes feel bright and crisp on skin, giving off a sharp aquatic freshness during humid July mornings. As the citrus punch quiets down over the first half hour, herbal geranium and resinous galbanum surface to groun…

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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 Uomo?

Uomo takes 4 of 7 categories. Hypnotic Opium is rated 3.75/5 from 28 votes; Uomo is rated 4.05/5 from 99 votes. Choose Hypnotic Opium for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Uomo for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Hypnotic Opium or Uomo?

Hypnotic Opium lasts longest (Hypnotic Opium 75/100, Uomo 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hypnotic Opium or Uomo?

Hypnotic Opium projects furthest (Hypnotic Opium 61/100, Uomo 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hypnotic Opium and Uomo smell similar?

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

Is Hypnotic Opium or Uomo 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. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hypnotic Opium and Uomo?

Hypnotic Opium has top notes of Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Floral Notes and Amber, a base of Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood. Uomo has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, Baobab and Green Mandarin, heart notes of Geranium, Red Currant, Galbanum and Red Algae, a base of Virginia Cedar, Copahu Balm, Coffee and Musk.