Fragrance comparison

E5 vs Tempore Uomo

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 144 ratings analysed

Cerchi Nell’Acqua

2.805 votes

Rank #69,228 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Tempore Uomo

Laura Biagiotti

4.10139 votes

Rank #28,310 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tempore Uomo takes 3 of 4 categories.

E5
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Tempore Uomo
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

E51/4

Tempore Uomo3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tempore Uomo
Sillage & projection: Tempore Uomo
Value for money: E5
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

E5Cerchi Nell’Acqua

Tempore UomoLaura Biagiotti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 9%Had 18%Want 73%

4.10/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

60%Dislike

0%Hate

5 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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate45

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityTempore Uomo

SillageTempore Uomo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value67

Category winnerE5Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic86%

woody72%

fresh spicy58%

warm spicy44%

fresh30%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonPetitgrainBitter OrangeNeroliBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderCorianderCinnamonCarnationPink Pepper

Base6-8 hrs

SandalwoodVetiverPatchouli

Top

HazelnutPineappleLavenderMelonAniseYuzuPepperCypress

Heart

CarnationRoseCinnamonLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineWhite CardamomCoriander

Base

Tonka BeanGuaiac WoodIncenseCedarVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Coriander, Cinnamon and Carnation. Durations are only published for E5, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer59

Fall0

Winter24

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men65

Unisex35

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#69,228

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,310

PerfumerIFF

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTempore UomoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cerchi Nell’Acqua E5 bursts open with an intense rush of crushed lemon peel, tart bergamot, and bitter orange. It is sharply refreshing. The first two minutes deliver an eye-opening citrus sting that quickly softens as green petitgrain and soapy neroli emerge. Soon, aromatic lavender and cracked coriander steer the pr…

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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, E5 or Tempore Uomo?

Tempore Uomo takes 3 of 4 categories. E5 is rated 2.80/5 from 5 votes; Tempore Uomo is rated 4.10/5 from 139 votes. Choose E5 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Tempore Uomo for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, E5 or Tempore Uomo?

Tempore Uomo lasts longest (Tempore Uomo 74/100, E5 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, E5 or Tempore Uomo?

Projection is very close: Tempore Uomo 65/100, E5 63/100 for sillage.

Do E5 and Tempore Uomo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Lavender, Coriander, Cinnamon and Carnation.

Is E5 or Tempore Uomo better for summer or winter?

E5 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in E5 and Tempore Uomo?

E5 has top notes of Lemon, Petitgrain, Bitter Orange and Neroli, heart notes of Lavender, Coriander, Cinnamon and Carnation, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver and Patchouli. 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.