Fragrance comparison

Cleopatra vs Tuberose Tantra

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 97 ratings analysed

Cleopatra

Kesma

4.502 votes

Rank #50,698 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Tuberose Tantra

Kismet Olfactive

4.2595 votes

Rank #22,465 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tuberose Tantra takes 3 of 4 categories.

Cleopatra
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Tuberose Tantra
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Cleopatra0/4

Tuberose Tantra3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CleopatraKesma

Tuberose TantraKismet Olfactive

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 55%

4.25/ 5 · 95 votes

Have 22%Had 3%Want 76%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

49%Love

33%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

82 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityTuberose Tantra

SillageTuberose Tantra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

green77%

white floral69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

tuberose77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotCinnamonGalbanumPepperCloves

Heart

Orange BlossomYlang-YlangHeliotropeNarcissusTuberoseJasmineHoneyClove

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliLabdanumWormwoodOakmossLeatherVetiverIncense

Top

CloveGinger

Heart

TuberoseJasmine

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliCashmeran

InformationalShared notesTuberose, Jasmine, Clove and Sandalwood. 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

Fall50

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall92

Winter71

Day74

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,698

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,465

PerfumerShabnam Tavakol

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerTuberose TantraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cleopatra by Kesma is a dense, unapologetic oriental floral from 1983. It opens with a punch of cloves and cinnamon before settling into a rich, resinous heart of tuberose, ylang-ylang, and honey. This is a cold-weather classic that leans heavily on its base of incense, leather, and oakmoss for a deep, vintage footpri…

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Tuberose Tantra balances the intoxicating, creamy weight of white florals against a sharp, warming spice blend. This fragrance opens with ginger and clove, quickly grounding itself in sandalwood and earthy patchouli. It creates a bold, textural presence on the skin that feels well-suited for crisp autumn evenings or f…

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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, Cleopatra or Tuberose Tantra?

Tuberose Tantra takes 3 of 4 categories. Cleopatra is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Tuberose Tantra is rated 4.25/5 from 95 votes. Choose Cleopatra for a woody and amber character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Tuberose Tantra for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cleopatra or Tuberose Tantra?

Tuberose Tantra lasts longest (Tuberose Tantra 73/100, Cleopatra 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cleopatra or Tuberose Tantra?

Tuberose Tantra projects furthest (Tuberose Tantra 56/100, Cleopatra 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cleopatra and Tuberose Tantra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Tuberose, Jasmine, Clove and Sandalwood.

Is Cleopatra or Tuberose Tantra better for summer or winter?

Cleopatra suits evening wear; Tuberose Tantra suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cleopatra and Tuberose Tantra?

Cleopatra has top notes of Bergamot, Cinnamon, Galbanum and Pepper, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang, Heliotrope and Narcissus, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Labdanum and Wormwood. Tuberose Tantra has top notes of Clove and Ginger, heart notes of Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Cashmeran.