Fragrance comparison

Stormy Day vs Tea at BG

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 144 ratings analysed

Stormy Day

Zara

3.6268 votes

Rank #15,501 VioletPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Tea at BG

Roja Dove

4.3676 votes

Rank #3,817 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tea at BG takes 6 of 7 categories.

Stormy Day
Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Tea at BG
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Stormy Day1/7

Tea at BG6/7

Ratings & consensus: Tea at BG
Community sentiment: Tea at BG
Longevity: Tea at BG
Sillage & projection: Tea at BG
Value for money: Stormy Day
Versatility: Tea at BG
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tea at BG

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Stormy DayZara

Tea at BGRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 48%Had 18%Want 34%

4.36/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 23%Had 1%Want 76%

Category winnerTea at BGRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

50%Like

24%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

50 votes

84%Love

8%Like

0%Ok

3%Dislike

5%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerTea at BGMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityTea at BG

SillageTea at BG

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value34

Category winnerStormy DayBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

violet100%

powdery88%

cacao77%

warm spicy65%

fresh spicy53%

floral42%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

fruity84%

green77%

aromatic69%

citrus61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VioletCacaoBlack Pepper

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BasilLemonBergamotGrapefruitPetitgrain

Heart

FigBlackcurrantOrange BlossomHayTeaMateVioletRose

Base

Guaiac WoodNutmegAmberBlack PepperCedarCacaoVanillaLeather

InformationalShared notesViolet, Cacao and Black Pepper. 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

Summer53

Fall75

Winter22

Day100

Night64

Spring100

Summer77

Fall85

Winter69

Day100

Night77

Category winnerTea at BGMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex31

Women0

Men22

Unisex61

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,501

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#3,817

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerTea at BGHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Stormy Day by Zara is a straightforward aromatic-spicy blend centered on violet, cacao, and black pepper. It leans into a powdery sweetness that feels approachable for daily wear. While it captures a fresh, modern aesthetic, the performance often sits in the moderate range, making it a reliable choice for casual sprin…

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Tea at BG opens with a bright citrus snap of grapefruit and lemon, then quickly settles into juicy fig, blackcurrant and a softly aromatic tea accord. On skin, it seems to turn greener, sweeter and more textured as hay, violet, cacao and gentle woods build underneath. This is a limited, luxury-leaning tea fragrance wi…

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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, Stormy Day or Tea at BG?

Tea at BG takes 6 of 7 categories. Stormy Day is rated 3.62/5 from 68 votes; Tea at BG is rated 4.36/5 from 76 votes. Choose Stormy Day for a violet and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tea at BG for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Stormy Day or Tea at BG?

Tea at BG lasts longest (Tea at BG 78/100, Stormy Day 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Stormy Day or Tea at BG?

Tea at BG projects furthest (Tea at BG 70/100, Stormy Day 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Stormy Day and Tea at BG smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Violet, Cacao and Black Pepper.

Is Stormy Day or Tea at BG better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tea at BG is the stronger pick. For winter, Tea at BG is the stronger pick. Stormy Day suits daytime wear; Tea at BG suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Stormy Day and Tea at BG?

Stormy Day features Violet, Cacao and Black Pepper. Tea at BG has top notes of Basil, Lemon, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Fig, Blackcurrant, Orange Blossom and Hay, a base of Guaiac Wood, Nutmeg, Amber and Black Pepper.