Fragrance comparison

Space Age vs Tempo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 107 ratings analysed

Space Age

Armaf

4.0054 votes

Rank #13,783 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Tempo

City Rhythm

4.4953 votes

Rank #5,605 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tempo takes 5 of 7 categories.

Space Age
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Tempo
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Space Age1/7

Tempo5/7

Ratings & consensus: Tempo
Community sentiment: Tempo
Longevity: Tempo
Sillage & projection: Tempo
Value for money: Space Age
Versatility: Tie
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tempo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Space AgeArmaf

TempoCity Rhythm

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 29%Had 3%Want 68%

4.49/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 12%Had 1%Want 87%

Category winnerTempoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

19%Like

6%Ok

4%Dislike

15%Hate

54 votes

75%Love

9%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

6%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerTempoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityTempo

SillageTempo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value70

Category winnerSpace AgeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

sweet77%

musky69%

white floral61%

citrus100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LycheePearBergamotOrangeLemon

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

MuskVanillaTonkaPatchouli

Top1 to 2 hours

LimettaBergamotPearStrawberrySugar

Heart3 to 5 hours

IncensePepperLily of the ValleyJasmineTonkaRose

Base6 to 8 hours

SandalwoodAmbergrisVanillaOakmossVetiverMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesPear, Bergamot, Jasmine and Rose. Durations are only published for Tempo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall79

Winter54

Day100

Night–

Spring76

Summer44

Fall88

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerTieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex51

Women37

Men45

Unisex47

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,783

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#5,605

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Category winnerTempoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Armaf Space Age opens with a bright burst of citrus and wet, sweet fruits. Tart bergamot, zesty lemon, and a sugary lychee note lead the initial spray, creating a clean, slightly syrupy freshness. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus edges soften into a smooth, watery pear and a clean jasmine. It settles into a hea…

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Tempo by City Rhythm is a sweet and woody unisex fragrance built around a bright burst of fruit and a rich, resinous foundation. The opening makes an immediate impression with zesty limetta and crisp bergamot layered over ripe strawberry, juicy pear, and crystalline sugar. As the citrus sparkle settles, a contrasting …

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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, Space Age or Tempo?

Tempo takes 5 of 7 categories. Space Age is rated 4.00/5 from 54 votes; Tempo is rated 4.49/5 from 53 votes. Choose Space Age for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tempo for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Space Age or Tempo?

Tempo lasts longest (Tempo 85/100, Space Age 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Space Age or Tempo?

Tempo projects furthest (Tempo 74/100, Space Age 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Space Age and Tempo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Pear, Bergamot, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Space Age or Tempo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Space Age is the stronger pick. For winter, Tempo is the stronger pick. Space Age suits daytime wear; Tempo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Space Age and Tempo?

Space Age has top notes of Lychee, Pear, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Tonka and Patchouli. Tempo has top notes of Limetta, Bergamot, Pear and Strawberry, heart notes of Incense, Pepper, Lily of the Valley and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Ambergris, Vanilla and Oakmoss.