Musc Intense vs Tempest
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Tempest takes 5 of 7 categories.
Musc IntenseChoose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
TempestChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Musc Intense2/7
Tempest5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Tempest
- Community sentiment
- Tempest
- Longevity
- Tempest
- Sillage & projection
- Tempest
- Value for money
- Musc Intense
- Versatility
- Musc Intense
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Tempest
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Musc IntenseEvody ParfumsTempestKemi Blending MagicWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.79/ 5 · 56 votes
Have 37%Had 26%Want 37%
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 hate39%Love
27%Like
11%Ok
20%Dislike
4%Hate
56 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
Category winners
LongevityTempest
SillageTempest
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMusc IntenseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmusky100%
powdery88%
citrus77%
aromatic65%
woody53%
floral42%
woody100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
fresh spicy77%
powdery69%
oud61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, powdery and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Ambrette (Musk Mallow)Bergamotelemi
Heart2-3 hrs
Petitgrain
Base6-8+ hrs
MuskSandalwoodVirginia Cedar
Top
elemiOrangeLavenderBergamotLemonGingerPetitgrain
Heart
Gurjan balsamRoseCashmeranJasmineCedarCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
Base
Agarwood (Oud)VetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, elemi, Petitgrain and Musk. Durations are only published for Musc Intense, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer60
Fall100
Winter87
Day100
Night38
Spring64
Summer50
Fall86
Winter100
Day75
Night100
Category winnerMusc IntenseMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#28,854
PerfumerAnne-Sophie Behaghel
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#27,908
PerfumerChris Maurice
Launched2014
Reviews0
Category winnerTempestHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEvody Parfums Musc Intense is a comforting, skin-hugging fragrance built around the duality of raw warmth and fresh soap. Created by perfumer Anne-Sophie Behaghel, it starts with an energetic greeting of tart bergamot, ambrette seed, and resinous elemi that packs a brief peppery punch. Within twenty minutes, that shar…
Reviews →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…
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 Intense or Tempest?
Tempest takes 5 of 7 categories. Musc Intense is rated 3.79/5 from 56 votes; Tempest is rated 4.35/5 from 110 votes. Choose Musc Intense for a musky and powdery character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tempest for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Musc Intense or Tempest?
Tempest lasts longest (Tempest 82/100, Musc Intense 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Musc Intense or Tempest?
Tempest projects furthest (Tempest 71/100, Musc Intense 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Musc Intense and Tempest smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, elemi, Petitgrain and Musk.
Is Musc Intense or Tempest better for summer or winter?
For summer, Musc Intense is the stronger pick. For winter, Tempest is the stronger pick. Musc Intense suits daytime wear; Tempest suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Musc Intense and Tempest?
Musc Intense has top notes of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Bergamot and elemi, heart notes of Petitgrain, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar. 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.
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