Fragrance comparison

Grey Quartz vs Emir Frenetic Red Tempt

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 70 ratings analysed

4 wins

Grey Quartz

Pascal Morabito

4.2459 votes

Rank #31,131 OzonicAquatic

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24%scent match

Clearly different

Emir Frenetic Red Tempt

PARIS CORNER

4.4511 votes

Rank #36,807 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Grey Quartz takes 4 of 5 categories.

Grey Quartz
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Emir Frenetic Red Tempt
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, evening wear.

Grey Quartz4/5

Emir Frenetic Red Tempt1/5

Ratings & consensus: Emir Frenetic Red Tempt
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Grey Quartz
Sillage & projection: Grey Quartz
Value for money: Grey Quartz
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Grey Quartz

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Grey QuartzPascal Morabito

Emir Frenetic Red TemptPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 58%Had 13%Want 29%

4.45/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 55%Had 10%Want 36%

Category winnerEmir Frenetic Red TemptRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

44%Like

10%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

59 votes

64%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityGrey Quartz

SillageGrey Quartz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value79

Category winnerGrey QuartzBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

ozonic100%

aquatic91%

leather83%

floral74%

warm spicy65%

animalic56%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderBergamotTangerine

Heart

Violet LeafCarnationNutmeg

Base

LeatherVetiverPatchouli

Top30 to 45 minutes

NutmegLemonMandarin OrangeBergamotLavender

Heart2 to 3 hours

Violet LeafSandalwoodCedarJasmine

Base3 to 5 hours

VetiverAmberLeatherPatchouliMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Violet Leaf and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Emir Frenetic Red Tempt, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer64

Fall84

Winter45

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer60

Fall80

Winter60

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex19

Women4

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,131

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,807

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerGrey QuartzHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pascal Morabito Grey Quartz opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and tangerine that quickly shifts into ozonic violet leaf. A dry heart of spicy nutmeg and carnation anchors the crisp herbal top, leading into a light leather base backed by vetiver and patchouli. It wears clean, green, and slightly earthy, making it a …

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Emir Frenetic Red Tempt by PARIS CORNER opens with a lively burst of bergamot, lemon, and mandarin orange balanced by lavender and warm nutmeg. As the crisp citrus settles, the scent moves into a greener, drier heart where violet leaf combines with cedar, sandalwood, and soft jasmine. The base anchors the composition …

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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, Grey Quartz or Emir Frenetic Red Tempt?

Grey Quartz takes 4 of 5 categories. Grey Quartz is rated 4.24/5 from 59 votes; Emir Frenetic Red Tempt is rated 4.45/5 from 11 votes. Choose Grey Quartz for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Emir Frenetic Red Tempt for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Grey Quartz or Emir Frenetic Red Tempt?

Grey Quartz lasts longest (Grey Quartz 60/100, Emir Frenetic Red Tempt 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Grey Quartz or Emir Frenetic Red Tempt?

Grey Quartz projects furthest (Grey Quartz 51/100, Emir Frenetic Red Tempt 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Grey Quartz and Emir Frenetic Red Tempt smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Violet Leaf and Nutmeg.

Is Grey Quartz or Emir Frenetic Red Tempt better for summer or winter?

Grey Quartz suits daytime wear; Emir Frenetic Red Tempt suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Grey Quartz and Emir Frenetic Red Tempt?

Grey Quartz has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Tangerine, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Carnation and Nutmeg, a base of Leather, Vetiver and Patchouli. Emir Frenetic Red Tempt has top notes of Nutmeg, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Sandalwood, Cedar and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Amber, Leather and Patchouli.