IT'S TIME vs Temptation
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
28%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Temptation takes 3 of 4 categories.
IT'S TIMEChoose it for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
TemptationChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
IT'S TIME1/4
Temptation3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Temptation
- Sillage & projection
- Temptation
- Value for money
- IT'S TIME
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Temptation
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
IT'S TIMEBruce BufferTemptationMoudonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.60/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 31%Had 8%Want 62%
4.20/ 5 · 40 votes
Have 41%Had 10%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate60%Love
40%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
55%Love
25%Like
10%Ok
5%Dislike
5%Hate
40 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTemptation
SillageTemptation
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIT'S TIMEBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
citrus92%
amber84%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy69%
aromatic61%
citrus100%
woody91%
white floral83%
musky74%
mossy65%
powdery56%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotCardamomApple
Heart
Orange BlossomVanillaAmberNutmeg
Base
Tonka BeanSuedeCedarwood
Top15-30 mins
Lemon ZestBergamotApplePetitgrainNeroli
Heart2-4 hrs
JasmineOrange BlossomPatchouliRose
Base6-10 hrs
Suedeoak mossCedarwoodMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Apple, Orange Blossom and Amber. Durations are only published for Temptation, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer25
Fall100
Winter50
Day33
Night100
Spring95
Summer100
Fall64
Winter55
Day100
Night86
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#34,434
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#10,367
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews13
Category winnerTemptationHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIT'S TIME by Bruce Buffer is a warm, spicy fragrance for men that blends sharp apple with smooth suede. Designed for evening wear during the cooler autumn months, this scent pairs a crisp fruit opening with a powdery vanilla and amber base. It offers a mature, commanding presence suited for nights out or casual social…
Reviews →Temptation by Moudon is a vibrant citrus and woody fragrance that delivers an energetic, clean-cut presence for everyday wear. The scent opens with a lively splash of lemon zest, bergamot, and tart green apple, giving you an immediate crispness reminiscent of fresh morning air. Within thirty minutes, sunny orange blos…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, IT'S TIME or Temptation?
Temptation takes 3 of 4 categories. IT'S TIME is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes; Temptation is rated 4.20/5 from 40 votes. Choose IT'S TIME for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Temptation for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, IT'S TIME or Temptation?
They last about the same: Temptation 77/100, IT'S TIME 75/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, IT'S TIME or Temptation?
Temptation projects furthest (Temptation 66/100, IT'S TIME 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do IT'S TIME and Temptation smell similar?
Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Apple, Orange Blossom and Amber.
Is IT'S TIME or Temptation better for summer or winter?
IT'S TIME suits evening wear; Temptation suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in IT'S TIME and Temptation?
IT'S TIME has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom and Apple, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Vanilla, Amber and Nutmeg, a base of Tonka Bean, Suede and Cedarwood. Temptation has top notes of Lemon Zest, Bergamot, Apple and Petitgrain, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Patchouli and Rose, a base of Suede, oak moss, Cedarwood and Musk.
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