Fragrance comparison

Esprit du Roi vs Tentation 1 Contre Lui

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 242 ratings analysed

Esprit du Roi

Penhaligon's

3.80238 votes

Rank #6,709 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Tentation 1 Contre Lui

Eve & Daphnee

4.254 votes

Rank #40,957 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tentation 1 Contre Lui takes 2 of 3 categories.

Esprit du Roi
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Tentation 1 Contre Lui
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Esprit du Roi1/3

Tentation 1 Contre Lui2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tentation 1 Contre Lui
Sillage & projection: Tentation 1 Contre Lui
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Esprit du Roi

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Esprit du RoiPenhaligon's

Tentation 1 Contre LuiEve & Daphnee

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 238 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 24%Had 6%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

44%Like

5%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

180 votes

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityTentation 1 Contre Lui

SillageTentation 1 Contre Lui

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

green77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

citrus92%

patchouli84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Tomato LeafMintAldehydesCitrusesBergamotCitronAmalfi LemonArtemisia

Heart

GeraniumClovesJasmineYlang-YlangHoneysuckle

Base

oak mossVetiverRaspberryAmbergrisSandalwoodPatchouliMuskVirginia Cedar

Top20-30 mins

Calabrian bergamotOrangeGeraniumAngelicaMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisDamask RoseHawthornArtemisia

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliSandalwoodLabdanumVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Artemisia, Geranium and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Tentation 1 Contre Lui, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex14

Women5

Not enough votes yet

Casual 37%Work 34%Date 21%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,709

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#40,957

PerfumerDelphine Thierry

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerEsprit du RoiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Esprit du Roi is a crisp green aromatic from Penhaligon's, built around tomato leaf, mint, citrus, geranium, clove, oakmoss and musky woods. Reviewers often describe it as clean, classy and traditional, with a lively herb garden opening rather than a simple lemon cologne. It suits people who like old-school aromatic c…

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Tentation 1 Contre Lui by Eve & Daphnee is an artisanal botanical perfume built on vivid citrus oils, powdery iris, and earthy woods. The first spritz delivers an unfiltered burst of Calabrian bergamot, bitter orange, and herbal angelica that smells crisp and slightly peppery. Within twenty minutes, the initial zest s…

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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, Esprit du Roi or Tentation 1 Contre Lui?

Tentation 1 Contre Lui takes 2 of 3 categories. Esprit du Roi is rated 3.80/5 from 238 votes; Tentation 1 Contre Lui is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Esprit du Roi for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Tentation 1 Contre Lui for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Esprit du Roi or Tentation 1 Contre Lui?

Tentation 1 Contre Lui lasts longest (Tentation 1 Contre Lui 80/100, Esprit du Roi 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Esprit du Roi or Tentation 1 Contre Lui?

Projection is very close: Tentation 1 Contre Lui 58/100, Esprit du Roi 57/100 for sillage.

Do Esprit du Roi and Tentation 1 Contre Lui smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Artemisia, Geranium and Sandalwood.

Is Esprit du Roi or Tentation 1 Contre Lui better for summer or winter?

Tentation 1 Contre Lui suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Esprit du Roi and Tentation 1 Contre Lui?

Esprit du Roi has top notes of Tomato Leaf, Mint, Aldehydes and Citruses, heart notes of Geranium, Cloves, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Raspberry and Ambergris. Tentation 1 Contre Lui has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Orange, Geranium and Angelica, heart notes of Iris, Damask Rose, Hawthorn and Artemisia, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Labdanum and Virginia Cedar.