Fragrance comparison

Capuche vs Tempest

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 111 ratings analysed

Capuche

Judith Paris

2.001 votes

Rank #68,697 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Tempest

Kemi Blending Magic · 2014

4.35110 votes

Rank #24,545 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tempest takes 4 of 4 categories.

Capuche
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Tempest
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Capuche0/4

Tempest4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CapucheJudith Paris

TempestKemi Blending Magic

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.35/ 5 · 110 votes

Have 42%Had 12%Want 46%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

56%Love

26%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate25

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityTempest

SillageTempest

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value39

Category winnerTempestBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

earthy84%

lavender77%

mossy69%

patchouli61%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

oud61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lemonelemi

Heart

oak mossLavender

Base

HelvetolidePatchouliAmbrostar™

Top

elemiOrangeLavenderBergamotLemonGingerPetitgrain

Heart

Gurjan balsamRoseCashmeranJasmineCedarCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesLemon, elemi, Lavender and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring64

Summer50

Fall86

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men45

Unisex36

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,697

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,545

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched2014

Reviews0

Category winnerTempestHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Capuche by Judith Paris is an aromatic and earthy scent that balances bright lemon with deep oak moss. It captures a crisp, autumnal feeling, leaning toward a tomboy aesthetic that feels both grounded and thoughtful. This unisex fragrance sits close to the skin, making it a subtle choice for everyday wear during the c…

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Crafted by Chris Maurice, this oriental woody scent relies on raw agarwood, resinous elemi, and sharp ginger to create a dense scent trail. Bright petitgrain and orange vanish within fifteen minutes, giving way to cashmeran and smoky vetiver. It shines in sub-zero temperatures, though the dark balsamic profile can cho…

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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, Capuche or Tempest?

Tempest takes 4 of 4 categories. Capuche is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes; Tempest is rated 4.35/5 from 110 votes. Choose Capuche for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Tempest for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Capuche or Tempest?

Tempest lasts longest (Tempest 82/100, Capuche 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Capuche or Tempest?

Tempest projects furthest (Tempest 71/100, Capuche 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Capuche and Tempest smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, elemi, Lavender and Patchouli.

Is Capuche or Tempest better for summer or winter?

Capuche suits day or night wear; Tempest suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Capuche and Tempest?

Capuche has top notes of Lemon and elemi, heart notes of oak moss and Lavender, a base of Helvetolide, Patchouli and Ambrostar™. Tempest has top notes of elemi, Orange, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Gurjan balsam, Rose, Cashmeran and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vetiver, Sandalwood and Patchouli.