Fragrance comparison

Langley vs Tempest

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 115 ratings analysed

Langley

Ted Baker

4.005 votes

Rank #62,412 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Tempest

Kemi Blending Magic · 2014

4.35110 votes

Rank #28,095 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tempest takes 3 of 4 categories.

Langley
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Tempest
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Langley1/4

Tempest3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LangleyTed Baker

TempestKemi Blending Magic

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 39%Had 17%Want 44%

4.35/ 5 · 110 votes

Have 42%Had 12%Want 46%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

56%Love

26%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityTempest

SillageTempest

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value39

Category winnerLangleyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

green77%

musky69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

oud61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGingerPink Pepper

Heart

PetitgrainGreen TeaOrange

Base

Woody NotesMuskCedarVetiver

Top

elemiOrangeLavenderBergamotLemonGingerPetitgrain

Heart

Gurjan balsamRoseCashmeranJasmineCedarCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ginger, Petitgrain and Orange. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring64

Summer50

Fall86

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men45

Unisex36

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,412

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,095

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched2014

Reviews0

Category winnerTempestHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Langley by Ted Baker offers a bright splash of green tea and zesty orange flower, underpinned by dry cedar and light musk. It is a crisp, clean scent designed for warm morning walks, casual office wear, or running weekend errands. The initial sharp burst of ginger softens into a calm, woody base that stays close to th…

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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, Langley or Tempest?

Tempest takes 3 of 4 categories. Langley is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; Tempest is rated 4.35/5 from 110 votes. Choose Langley for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Tempest for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Langley or Tempest?

Tempest lasts longest (Tempest 82/100, Langley 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Langley or Tempest?

Tempest projects furthest (Tempest 71/100, Langley 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Langley and Tempest smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ginger, Petitgrain and Orange.

Is Langley or Tempest better for summer or winter?

Langley suits daytime wear; Tempest suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Langley and Tempest?

Langley has top notes of Bergamot, Ginger and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Petitgrain, Green Tea and Orange, a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Cedar and Vetiver. 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.