Fragrance comparison

Off Piste vs Donglin Temple

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 9 ratings analysed

Off Piste

DIEM

3.388 votes

Rank #67,227 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Donglin Temple

Zhufu 竹浮

5.001 votes

Rank #52,260 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Donglin Temple takes 4 of 4 categories.

Off Piste
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Donglin Temple
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Off Piste0/4

Donglin Temple4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Off PisteDIEM

Donglin TempleZhufu 竹浮

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 33%Had 8%Want 58%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 8%Want 85%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

38%Like

25%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityDonglin Temple

SillageDonglin Temple

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value100

Category winnerDonglin TempleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

earthy70%

camphor60%

amber50%

woody100%

citrus91%

fresh spicy83%

floral74%

aromatic65%

camphor56%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Hinoki WoodPatchoulioak mossCypressCamphorAmberFir

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotGingerCitrus

Heart

LotusCypressCamphorFir

Base

Palisander RosewoodCedarwoodMuskAgarwood

InformationalShared notesCypress, Camphor and Fir. Durations are only published for Off Piste, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,227

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,260

PerfumerMeng Gu

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDonglin TempleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Off Piste by DIEM presents an invigorating walk through cold northern timberland. The scent begins with a crisp rush of icy camphor, creating a frosty and sharp initial impression. As the brisk opening settles, evergreen fir and aromatic cypress provide a green, forest canopy quality. Warm hinoki wood adds dry, clean …

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Donglin Temple by Zhufu opens with a sharp flash of bergamot and fresh ginger before quickly revealing its botanical heart. Cypress branches and cold camphor create an earthy, resinous stillness that feels grounded and contemplative. As the fragrance settles, palisander rosewood and cedarwood emerge, softened by a cle…

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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, Off Piste or Donglin Temple?

Donglin Temple takes 4 of 4 categories. Off Piste is rated 3.38/5 from 8 votes; Donglin Temple is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Off Piste for a woody and aromatic character. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Donglin Temple for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Off Piste or Donglin Temple?

Donglin Temple lasts longest (Donglin Temple 80/100, Off Piste 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Off Piste or Donglin Temple?

Donglin Temple projects furthest (Donglin Temple 75/100, Off Piste 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Off Piste and Donglin Temple smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cypress, Camphor and Fir.

Is Off Piste or Donglin Temple better for summer or winter?

Off Piste suits daytime wear; Donglin Temple suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Off Piste and Donglin Temple?

Off Piste features Hinoki Wood, Patchouli, oak moss, Cypress and Camphor. Donglin Temple has top notes of Bergamot, Ginger and Citrus, heart notes of Lotus, Cypress, Camphor and Fir, a base of Palisander Rosewood, Cedarwood, Musk and Agarwood.