Musc de Java vs Tempt
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Musc de Java takes 2 of 4 categories.
Musc de JavaChoose it for a fruity and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
TemptChoose it for a fruity and vanilla character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Musc de Java2/4
Tempt1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Musc de Java
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tempt
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Musc de Java
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Musc de JavaLes NereidesTemptSugababesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.70/ 5 · 53 votes
Have 26%Had 26%Want 48%
3.22/ 5 · 35 votes
Have 20%Had 29%Want 51%
Category winnerMusc de JavaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate19%Love
57%Like
0%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate
53 votes
16%Love
63%Like
0%Ok
16%Dislike
5%Hate
19 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTempt
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
green92%
sweet84%
musky77%
floral69%
fresh61%
fruity100%
vanilla92%
powdery84%
musky77%
sweet69%
floral61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both fruity, musky and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
MuskBlack CurrantRed BerriesGrassCloverHayFruitsSage
No top / heart / base split published
Top
Red BerriesRoseOrchid
Heart
Black CurrantTea
Base
VanilleMusk
InformationalShared notesMusk, Black Currant and Red Berries. Durations are only published for Musc de Java, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer100
Fall47
Winter13
Day100
Night31
Spring100
Summer80
Fall100
Winter60
Day100
Night63
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#23,379
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Overall rank#24,698
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
Category winnerMusc de JavaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMusc de Java opens with a bright splash of juicy red berries and tart black currant that quickly settles into a sunny green meadow. As the initial fruitiness softens, the fragrance reveals a pastoral heart of sweetgrass, clover, and freshly cut hay, backed by a mild touch of herbal garden sage. Everything rests on a c…
Reviews →Tempt by Sugababes is a vivacious fruity floral designed for the modern young woman. It opens with a burst of red berries and rose, settling into a heart of black currant and tea. The fragrance finishes with a sweet vanilla and musk base, making it a playful choice for casual daytime wear when you want something light…
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, Musc de Java or Tempt?
Musc de Java takes 2 of 4 categories. Musc de Java is rated 3.70/5 from 53 votes; Tempt is rated 3.22/5 from 35 votes. Choose Musc de Java for a fruity and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Tempt for a fruity and vanilla character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Musc de Java or Tempt?
Tempt lasts longest (Tempt 57/100, Musc de Java 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Musc de Java or Tempt?
Projection is very close: Musc de Java 51/100, Tempt 51/100 for sillage.
Do Musc de Java and Tempt smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, musky and sweet accords. Common notes include Musk, Black Currant and Red Berries.
Is Musc de Java or Tempt better for summer or winter?
Musc de Java suits daytime wear; Tempt suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Musc de Java and Tempt?
Musc de Java features Musk, Black Currant, Red Berries, Grass and Clover. Tempt has top notes of Red Berries, Rose and Orchid, heart notes of Black Currant and Tea, a base of Vanille and Musk.
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