Fragrance comparison

Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith vs Tempest

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 142 ratings analysed

Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith

Adi Ale Van

3.9732 votes

Rank #31,623 WoodyAromatic

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43%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Tempest

Kemi Blending Magic · 2014

4.35110 votes

Rank #24,681 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tempest takes 5 of 7 categories.

Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Tempest
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith2/7

Tempest5/7

Ratings & consensus: Tempest
Community sentiment: Tempest
Longevity: Tempest
Sillage & projection: Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith
Value for money: Tempest
Versatility: Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tempest

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gethsemane - Elixir of FaithAdi Ale Van

TempestKemi Blending Magic

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 5%Had 1%Want 94%

4.35/ 5 · 110 votes

Have 42%Had 12%Want 46%

Category winnerTempestRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

19%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

13%Hate

32 votes

56%Love

26%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerTempestMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityTempest

SillageGethsemane - Elixir of Faith

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value39

Category winnerTempestBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

leather74%

earthy65%

smoky56%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

oud61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Olive TreeBay LeafClovesBasil

Heart

Metallic notesOlibanumNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)CypressPine TreeElemi resinGurjan balsamCedar

Base

CastoreumAgarwood (Oud)LeatherSaltCypriol Oil or NagarmothaVetiver

Top

elemiOrangeLavenderBergamotLemonGingerPetitgrain

Heart

Gurjan balsamRoseCashmeranJasmineCedarCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesGurjan balsam, Cedar, Agarwood (Oud) and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer44

Fall100

Winter100

Day38

Night100

Spring64

Summer50

Fall86

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerGethsemane - Elixir of FaithMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex50

Women10

Men45

Unisex36

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,623

PerfumerDavid-Lev Jipa-Slivinschi

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,681

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched2014

Reviews0

Category winnerTempestHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith by Adi Ale Van is a fragrance for women and men. Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith was launched in 2023. The nose behind this fragrance is David-Lev Jipa-Slivinschi. Top notes are Olive Tree, Bay Leaf, Cloves and Basil; middle notes are Metallic notes, Olibanum, Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi), Cypr…

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Crafted by Chris Maurice, this oriental woody scent relies on raw agarwood, resinous elemi, and sharp ginger to create a dense scent trail. Bright petitgrain and orange vanish within fifteen minutes, giving way to cashmeran and smoky vetiver. It shines in sub-zero temperatures, though the dark balsamic profile can cho…

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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, Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith or Tempest?

Tempest takes 5 of 7 categories. Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith is rated 3.97/5 from 32 votes; Tempest is rated 4.35/5 from 110 votes. Choose Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Tempest for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith or Tempest?

They last about the same: Tempest 82/100, Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith or Tempest?

Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith projects furthest (Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith 81/100, Tempest 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith and Tempest smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Gurjan balsam, Cedar, Agarwood (Oud) and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.

Is Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith or Tempest better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tempest is the stronger pick. For winter, Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith is the stronger pick. Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith suits evening wear; Tempest suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith and Tempest?

Gethsemane - Elixir of Faith has top notes of Olive Tree, Bay Leaf, Cloves and Basil, heart notes of Metallic notes, Olibanum, Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi) and Cypress, a base of Castoreum, Agarwood (Oud), Leather and Salt. Tempest has top notes of elemi, Orange, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Gurjan balsam, Rose, Cashmeran and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vetiver, Sandalwood and Patchouli.