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Formule Secrete vs Tempore Uomo

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

Updated 144 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tempore Uomo takes 4 of 4 categories.

  • Formule Secrete

    Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

  • Tempore Uomo

    Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Formule Secrete0/4
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
Formule SecreteOlfacto
Tempore UomoLaura Biagiotti
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.40/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%
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
20%Love
40%Like
0%Ok
40%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
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage45
♥ Love / hate60
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate78
Category winners

LongevityTempore Uomo

SillageTempore Uomo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value46
¤ Price value67
Category winnerTempore UomoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
patchouli88%
fruity77%
sweet65%
tropical53%
warm spicy42%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
sweet77%
floral69%
citrus61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Pineapple
Heart
Guaiac Wood
Base
Patchouli
Top
HazelnutPineappleLavenderMelonAniseYuzuPepperCypress
Heart
CarnationRoseCinnamonLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineWhite CardamomCoriander
Base
Tonka BeanGuaiac WoodIncenseCedarVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliMusk
InformationalShared notesPineapple, Guaiac Wood 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
Spring100
Summer75
Fall75
Winter50
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer59
Fall0
Winter24
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men50
Unisex50
Women0
Men65
Unisex35
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,623

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#29,394

PerfumerIFF

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTempore UomoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Formule Secrete by Olfacto opens with a loud punch of juicy pineapple that immediately grabs your attention. This initial tropical burst does not stay clean or sweet for long. As it warms on the skin, a dry guaiac wood note emerges, bringing a smoky, slightly green texture that some might associate with cannabis. The …

Reviews →

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…

Reviews →
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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Formule Secrete or Tempore Uomo?

Tempore Uomo takes 4 of 4 categories. Formule Secrete is rated 3.40/5 from 5 votes; Tempore Uomo is rated 4.10/5 from 139 votes. Choose Formule Secrete for a woody and patchouli character. Best in spring, day or night 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, Formule Secrete or Tempore Uomo?

Tempore Uomo lasts longest (Tempore Uomo 74/100, Formule Secrete 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Formule Secrete or Tempore Uomo?

Tempore Uomo projects furthest (Tempore Uomo 65/100, Formule Secrete 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Formule Secrete and Tempore Uomo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Guaiac Wood and Patchouli.

Is Formule Secrete or Tempore Uomo better for summer or winter?

Formule Secrete suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Formule Secrete and Tempore Uomo?

Formule Secrete has top notes of Pineapple, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, a base of 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.

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