Fragrance comparison

H Aoud vs Tempest

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 290 ratings analysed

4 wins

H Aoud

Roja Dove

4.14180 votes

Rank #3,406 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Tempest

Kemi Blending Magic · 2014

4.35110 votes

Rank #27,908 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

H Aoud takes 4 of 7 categories.

H Aoud
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Tempest
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

H Aoud4/7

Tempest3/7

Ratings & consensus: Tempest
Community sentiment: Tempest
Longevity: H Aoud
Sillage & projection: H Aoud
Value for money: H Aoud
Versatility: Tempest
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: H Aoud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

H AoudRoja Dove

TempestKemi Blending Magic

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 180 votes

Have 39%Had 10%Want 51%

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

54%Love

16%Like

10%Ok

14%Dislike

6%Hate

100 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

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityH Aoud

SillageH Aoud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value39

Category winnerH AoudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy91%

earthy83%

aromatic74%

amber65%

patchouli56%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

oud61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaGurjan balsamValerianBergamot

Heart

RoseNutmegJasmineGeraniumOregano

Base

PatchouliVetiverAgarwood (Oud)LabdanumBenzoinBirch

Top

elemiOrangeLavenderBergamotLemonGingerPetitgrain

Heart

Gurjan balsamRoseCashmeranJasmineCedarCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Gurjan balsam, Bergamot and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer11

Fall89

Winter100

Day41

Night100

Spring64

Summer50

Fall86

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerTempestMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex27

Women7

Men45

Unisex36

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,406

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews44

Overall rank#27,908

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched2014

Reviews0

Category winnerH AoudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

H Aoud is a dense, polished oud fragrance with a strong patchouli core, soft rose in the background, and a dry woody spice profile that stays rich from start to finish. It usually suits seasoned oud wearers more than casual buyers, especially if you enjoy smooth but pungent woods, resinous warmth, and serious all-day …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, H Aoud or Tempest?

H Aoud takes 4 of 7 categories. H Aoud is rated 4.14/5 from 180 votes; Tempest is rated 4.35/5 from 110 votes. Choose H Aoud for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Tempest for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, H Aoud or Tempest?

They last about the same: H Aoud 83/100, Tempest 82/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, H Aoud or Tempest?

H Aoud projects furthest (H Aoud 74/100, Tempest 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do H Aoud and Tempest smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Gurjan balsam, Bergamot and Rose.

Is H Aoud or Tempest better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tempest is the stronger pick. For winter, H Aoud is the stronger pick. H Aoud suits evening wear; Tempest suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in H Aoud and Tempest?

H Aoud has top notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Gurjan balsam, Valerian and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Nutmeg, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Agarwood (Oud) and Labdanum. 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.