Fragrance comparison

Qing vs Tempore Uomo

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 142 ratings analysed

Qing

Papa James

5.003 votes

Rank #40,605 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Tempore Uomo

Laura Biagiotti

4.10139 votes

Rank #26,280 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Qing
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Tempore Uomo
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Qing2/4

Tempore Uomo2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

QingPapa James

Tempore UomoLaura Biagiotti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

4.10/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

41%Love

42%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

139 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityTempore Uomo

SillageQing

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value67

Category winnerQingBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

amber61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-40 mins

Red MandarinHazelnutOrangeLemonFig

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineNutmegRoseFir

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbergrisVetiverCypressMusk

Top

HazelnutPineappleLavenderMelonAniseYuzuPepperCypress

Heart

CarnationRoseCinnamonLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineWhite CardamomCoriander

Base

Tonka BeanGuaiac WoodIncenseCedarVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesHazelnut, Jasmine, Rose and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Qing, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night68

Spring100

Summer59

Fall0

Winter24

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 36%Casual 32%Date 21%Party 12%

Men65

Unisex35

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,605

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,280

PerfumerIFF

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTempore UomoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Qing by Papa James opens with a blast of red mandarin, tart lemon, and ripe fig. The citrus hits immediately. It smells bright, zesty, and juicy before a distinct hazelnut note adds a toasted, creamy undertone. Within twenty minutes, the initial fruitiness meets cooling fir needle and coastal cypress. The scent balanc…

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Tempore Uomo is a complex woody spicy scent that blends hazelnut and pineapple with a warm aromatic heart. Launched in 1999, it provides a distinctive profile for men who prefer a mix of fruitiness and dry woods. It works best during transitional spring weather, offering a professional yet interesting presence that si…

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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, Qing or Tempore Uomo?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Qing is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes; Tempore Uomo is rated 4.10/5 from 139 votes. Choose Qing for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Tempore Uomo for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Qing or Tempore Uomo?

They last about the same: Tempore Uomo 74/100, Qing 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Qing or Tempore Uomo?

Projection is very close: Qing 67/100, Tempore Uomo 65/100 for sillage.

Do Qing and Tempore Uomo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and sweet accords. Common notes include Hazelnut, Jasmine, Rose and Vetiver.

Is Qing or Tempore Uomo better for summer or winter?

Qing suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Qing and Tempore Uomo?

Qing has top notes of Red Mandarin, Hazelnut, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Nutmeg, Rose and Fir, a base of Ambergris, Vetiver, Cypress and Musk. Tempore Uomo has top notes of Hazelnut, Pineapple, Lavender and Melon, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Cinnamon and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Tonka Bean, Guaiac Wood, Incense and Cedar.