Fragrance comparison

Sexual Tension vs Sphera

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 18 ratings analysed

Sexual Tension

Antonio Maretti

4.0013 votes

Rank #55,003 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Sphera

JAFRA

3.405 votes

Rank #68,205 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sphera takes 3 of 4 categories.

Sexual Tension
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sphera
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Sexual Tension1/4

Sphera3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sexual TensionAntonio Maretti

SpheraJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 53%Had 7%Want 40%

3.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 46%Had 38%Want 17%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

46%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

0%Love

60%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevitySphera

SillageSphera

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value79

Category winnerSpheraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

green84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

citrus90%

fresh spicy80%

woody70%

warm spicy60%

powdery50%

Scent match58%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonGreen AppleMint

Heart

GeraniumTonka BeanGardenia

Base

SandalwoodCedarwoodOakmossAmber

Top

Lemon

Heart

Geranium

Base

Sandalwood

InformationalShared notesLemon, Geranium and Sandalwood. 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

Summer86

Fall29

Winter43

Day100

Night11

Spring25

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex17

Women8

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,003

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#68,205

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSexual TensionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A bright aromatic fruity scent built around lemon, green apple and mint, then softened with tonka, light florals and clean woods. Sexual Tension reads fresh, green and slightly sweet rather than heavy. It looks best suited to spring and summer daytime wear, especially if you want an easy masculine scent with an appro…

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Sphera by JAFRA is a floral fruity fragrance for women that hinges on a crisp, bright lemon opening. Launched in 2022, it features a clean heart of geranium balanced by a sturdy sandalwood base. This composition offers a refreshing choice for daily wear during warmer months, providing a reliable and straightforward sc…

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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, Sexual Tension or Sphera?

Sphera takes 3 of 4 categories. Sexual Tension is rated 4.00/5 from 13 votes; Sphera is rated 3.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Sexual Tension for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sphera for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sexual Tension or Sphera?

Sphera lasts longest (Sphera 60/100, Sexual Tension 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sexual Tension or Sphera?

Sphera projects furthest (Sphera 65/100, Sexual Tension 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sexual Tension and Sphera smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Geranium and Sandalwood.

Is Sexual Tension or Sphera better for summer or winter?

Sexual Tension suits daytime wear; Sphera suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sexual Tension and Sphera?

Sexual Tension has top notes of Lemon, Green Apple and Mint, heart notes of Geranium, Tonka Bean and Gardenia, a base of Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Oakmoss and Amber. Sphera has top notes of Lemon, heart notes of Geranium, a base of Sandalwood.