Fragrance comparison

Oud Reale vs Tempest

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 144 ratings analysed

Oud Reale

Gritti

4.1234 votes

Rank #25,697 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Tempest

Kemi Blending Magic · 2014

4.35110 votes

Rank #26,506 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tempest takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Oud Reale3/7

Tempest4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud RealeGritti

TempestKemi Blending Magic

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 20%Had 9%Want 71%

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

62%Love

9%Like

12%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

34 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

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityTempest

SillageTempest

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value39

Category winnerOud RealeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

oud77%

amber69%

soft spicy61%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

oud61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

GingerOrchidLemon

Heart3 to 5 hours

Pink PepperVetiverCopahu BalmAmyrisJasmine

Base6 to 10 hours

Agarwood (Oud)Gurjan balsamVanillaMusk

Top

elemiOrangeLavenderBergamotLemonGingerPetitgrain

Heart

Gurjan balsamRoseCashmeranJasmineCedarCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesGinger, Lemon, Vetiver and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Oud Reale, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer61

Fall94

Winter100

Day68

Night100

Spring64

Summer50

Fall86

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerOud RealeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men28

Unisex72

Women0

Men45

Unisex36

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,697

PerfumerLuca Gritti

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#26,506

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched2014

Reviews0

Category winnerOud RealeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oud Reale by Gritti balances bright zest with deep balsamic resin. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of lemon and spicy ginger, softened quickly by an unexpected touch of orchid. As the initial citrus settles, the scent moves into an aromatic core of pink pepper, earthy vetiver, amyris, and jasmine, anchored by s…

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…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Oud Reale or Tempest?

Tempest takes 4 of 7 categories. Oud Reale is rated 4.12/5 from 34 votes; Tempest is rated 4.35/5 from 110 votes. Choose Oud Reale for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening 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, Oud Reale or Tempest?

Tempest lasts longest (Tempest 82/100, Oud Reale 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Reale or Tempest?

Tempest projects furthest (Tempest 71/100, Oud Reale 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Reale and Tempest smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Ginger, Lemon, Vetiver and Jasmine.

Is Oud Reale or Tempest better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Oud Reale and Tempest?

Oud Reale has top notes of Ginger, Orchid and Lemon, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Vetiver, Copahu Balm and Amyris, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Gurjan balsam, Vanilla and Musk. 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.