Fragrance comparison

Blue Desert vs Tempore Uomo

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 159 ratings analysed

Blue Desert

Majouri

3.7020 votes

Rank #62,565 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Tempore Uomo

Laura Biagiotti

4.10139 votes

Rank #28,772 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tempore Uomo takes 5 of 5 categories.

Blue Desert
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Tempore Uomo
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Blue Desert0/5

Tempore Uomo5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blue DesertMajouri

Tempore UomoLaura Biagiotti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 52%Had 11%Want 37%

4.10/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%

Category winnerTempore UomoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

45%Like

20%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

41%Love

42%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

139 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityTempore Uomo

SillageTempore Uomo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value67

Category winnerTempore UomoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody91%

fruity83%

fresh spicy74%

sweet65%

powdery56%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top30 to 60 minutes

BergamotMandarin OrangePineapple

Heart2 to 3 hours

NeroliOrris RootCypress

Base3 to 5 hours

SandalwoodGuaiac WoodLabdanum

Top

HazelnutPineappleLavenderMelonAniseYuzuPepperCypress

Heart

CarnationRoseCinnamonLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineWhite CardamomCoriander

Base

Tonka BeanGuaiac WoodIncenseCedarVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Cypress, Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Blue Desert, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall56

Winter38

Day100

Night64

Spring100

Summer59

Fall0

Winter24

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Men65

Unisex35

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,565

PerfumerChristian Vermorel

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,772

PerfumerIFF

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTempore UomoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blue Desert by Majouri opens with a crisp burst of bergamot, mandarin orange, and juicy pineapple. As the bright fruitiness softens, the fragrance introduces a green and aromatic middle layer of cypress, neroli, and powdery orris root. The base settles into a smooth, warm finish led by sandalwood, guaiac wood, and res…

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Tempore Uomo is a complex woody spicy scent that blends hazelnut and pineapple with a warm aromatic heart. Launched in 1999, it provides a distinctive profile for men who prefer a mix of fruitiness and dry woods. It works best during transitional spring weather, offering a professional yet interesting presence that si…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Blue Desert or Tempore Uomo?

Tempore Uomo takes 5 of 5 categories. Blue Desert is rated 3.70/5 from 20 votes; Tempore Uomo is rated 4.10/5 from 139 votes. Choose Blue Desert for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tempore Uomo for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Blue Desert or Tempore Uomo?

Tempore Uomo lasts longest (Tempore Uomo 74/100, Blue Desert 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue Desert or Tempore Uomo?

Tempore Uomo projects furthest (Tempore Uomo 65/100, Blue Desert 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blue Desert and Tempore Uomo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Cypress, Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood.

Is Blue Desert or Tempore Uomo better for summer or winter?

Blue Desert suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue Desert and Tempore Uomo?

Blue Desert has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Pineapple, heart notes of Neroli, Orris Root and Cypress, a base of Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood and Labdanum. Tempore Uomo has top notes of Hazelnut, Pineapple, Lavender and Melon, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Cinnamon and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Tonka Bean, Guaiac Wood, Incense and Cedar.