Fragrance comparison

Noa Noa vs Tempest

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 202 ratings analysed

Noa Noa

Botanicae

4.1392 votes

Rank #12,686 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Tempest

Kemi Blending Magic · 2014

4.35110 votes

Rank #28,095 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tempest takes 5 of 7 categories.

Noa Noa
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Tempest
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Noa Noa2/7

Tempest5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Noa NoaBotanicae

TempestKemi Blending Magic

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 34%Had 9%Want 56%

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 hate

46%Love

33%Like

14%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

92 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

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityTempest

SillageTempest

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value39

Category winnerNoa NoaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

vanilla70%

powdery60%

musky50%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

oud61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGingerOrangeLemon

Heart

PetitgrainJuniperMonoi Oil

Base

VanillaMuskVetiver

Top

elemiOrangeLavenderBergamotLemonGingerPetitgrain

Heart

Gurjan balsamRoseCashmeranJasmineCedarCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMusk

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Spring64

Summer50

Fall86

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerTempestMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men24

Unisex50

Women26

Men45

Unisex36

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,686

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#28,095

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched2014

Reviews0

Category winnerNoa NoaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Botanicae Noa Noa opens with a blast of bergamot, lemon, and spicy ginger that feels like cold citrus soda on a hot afternoon. As the initial splash quiets down, aromatic petitgrain and juniper berries bring a dry, herbal bitterness. Monoi oil enters next, adding a subtle tropical feel that stays lightweight rather 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, Noa Noa or Tempest?

Tempest takes 5 of 7 categories. Noa Noa is rated 4.13/5 from 92 votes; Tempest is rated 4.35/5 from 110 votes. Choose Noa Noa for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Tempest for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Noa Noa or Tempest?

Tempest lasts longest (Tempest 82/100, Noa Noa 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Noa Noa or Tempest?

Tempest projects furthest (Tempest 71/100, Noa Noa 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Noa Noa and Tempest smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ginger, Orange and Lemon.

Is Noa Noa or Tempest better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tempest is the stronger pick. For winter, Tempest is the stronger pick. Tempest suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Noa Noa and Tempest?

Noa Noa has top notes of Bergamot, Ginger, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Petitgrain, Juniper and Monoi Oil, a base of Vanilla, Musk 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.