Fragrance comparison

Kaliningrad Mystery vs Tempore Uomo

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 185 ratings analysed

Kaliningrad Mystery

Alghabra Parfums

3.3746 votes

Rank #18,226 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Tempore Uomo

Laura Biagiotti

4.10139 votes

Rank #26,855 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tempore Uomo takes 5 of 7 categories.

Kaliningrad Mystery
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Tempore Uomo
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Kaliningrad Mystery2/7

Tempore Uomo5/7

Ratings & consensus: Tempore Uomo
Community sentiment: Tempore Uomo
Longevity: Tempore Uomo
Sillage & projection: Tempore Uomo
Value for money: Tempore Uomo
Versatility: Kaliningrad Mystery
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Kaliningrad Mystery

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Kaliningrad MysteryAlghabra Parfums

Tempore UomoLaura Biagiotti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.37/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 30%Had 9%Want 60%

4.10/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%

Category winnerTempore UomoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

34%Like

9%Ok

6%Dislike

25%Hate

32 votes

41%Love

42%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

139 votes

Category winnerTempore UomoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityTempore Uomo

SillageTempore Uomo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value67

Category winnerTempore UomoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy90%

fresh spicy80%

patchouli70%

rose60%

oud50%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PepperPatchouliBulgarian RoseLaotian OudSandalwoodCypressCedarIncenseJasmineAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top

HazelnutPineappleLavenderMelonAniseYuzuPepperCypress

Heart

CarnationRoseCinnamonLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineWhite CardamomCoriander

Base

Tonka BeanGuaiac WoodIncenseCedarVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesPepper, Patchouli, Bulgarian Rose and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring54

Summer31

Fall100

Winter92

Day20

Night100

Spring100

Summer59

Fall0

Winter24

Day–

Night–

Category winnerKaliningrad MysteryMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men36

Unisex43

Women21

Men65

Unisex35

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,226

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#26,855

PerfumerIFF

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKaliningrad MysteryHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kaliningrad Mystery by Alghabra Parfums is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Kaliningrad Mystery was launched in 2022.

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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…

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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, Kaliningrad Mystery or Tempore Uomo?

Tempore Uomo takes 5 of 7 categories. Kaliningrad Mystery is rated 3.37/5 from 46 votes; Tempore Uomo is rated 4.10/5 from 139 votes. Choose Kaliningrad Mystery for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Tempore Uomo for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Kaliningrad Mystery or Tempore Uomo?

Tempore Uomo lasts longest (Tempore Uomo 74/100, Kaliningrad Mystery 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kaliningrad Mystery or Tempore Uomo?

Projection is very close: Tempore Uomo 65/100, Kaliningrad Mystery 64/100 for sillage.

Do Kaliningrad Mystery and Tempore Uomo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pepper, Patchouli, Bulgarian Rose and Sandalwood.

Is Kaliningrad Mystery or Tempore Uomo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tempore Uomo is the stronger pick. For winter, Kaliningrad Mystery is the stronger pick. Kaliningrad Mystery suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kaliningrad Mystery and Tempore Uomo?

Kaliningrad Mystery features Pepper, Patchouli, Bulgarian Rose, Laotian Oud and Sandalwood. 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.