Fragrance comparison

Emperor vs Tempore Uomo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 142 ratings analysed

Emperor

Riiffs Perfumes

3.673 votes

Rank #66,104 FreshGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Tempore Uomo

Laura Biagiotti

4.10139 votes

Rank #29,540 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tempore Uomo takes 4 of 4 categories.

Emperor
Choose it for a fresh and green character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Tempore Uomo
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Emperor0/4

Tempore Uomo4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
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

EmperorRiiffs Perfumes

Tempore UomoLaura Biagiotti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 50%Had 20%Want 30%

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

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityTempore Uomo

SillageTempore Uomo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value67

Category winnerTempore UomoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh100%

green92%

soft spicy84%

citrus77%

woody69%

sweet61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody, citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperGreen AppleYuzu

Heart

Fig LeafNeroliLemon

Base

SandalwoodTonka BeanMusk

Top

HazelnutPineappleLavenderMelonAniseYuzuPepperCypress

Heart

CarnationRoseCinnamonLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineWhite CardamomCoriander

Base

Tonka BeanGuaiac WoodIncenseCedarVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesYuzu, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer59

Fall0

Winter24

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex0

Women25

Men65

Unisex35

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,104

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,540

PerfumerIFF

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTempore UomoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Emperor opens bright and crisp, with green apple, yuzu and pink pepper giving it a fresh, slightly spicy lift. As it settles, fig leaf and neroli soften the citrus edge, while sandalwood, musk and tonka keep the base smooth and lightly sweet. It reads as a clean woody aromatic with a green streak, best suited to dayti…

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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, Emperor or Tempore Uomo?

Tempore Uomo takes 4 of 4 categories. Emperor is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Tempore Uomo is rated 4.10/5 from 139 votes. Choose Emperor for a fresh and green character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tempore Uomo for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Emperor or Tempore Uomo?

Tempore Uomo lasts longest (Tempore Uomo 74/100, Emperor 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Emperor or Tempore Uomo?

Tempore Uomo projects furthest (Tempore Uomo 65/100, Emperor 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Emperor and Tempore Uomo smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Yuzu, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Musk.

Is Emperor or Tempore Uomo better for summer or winter?

Emperor suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Emperor and Tempore Uomo?

Emperor has top notes of Pink Pepper, Green Apple and Yuzu, heart notes of Fig Leaf, Neroli and Lemon, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Musk. 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.