Tempest vs Inferno
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Tempest takes 4 of 5 categories.
TempestChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
InfernoChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Tempest4/5
Inferno1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Tempest
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tempest
- Sillage & projection
- Tempest
- Value for money
- Inferno
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Tempest
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
TempestKemi Blending MagicInfernoNaseemWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.35/ 5 · 110 votes
Have 42%Had 12%Want 46%
4.17/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 33%Had 7%Want 60%
Category winnerTempestRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate56%Love
26%Like
10%Ok
0%Dislike
8%Hate
39 votes
50%Love
33%Like
8%Ok
0%Dislike
8%Hate
12 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTempest
SillageTempest
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerInfernoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
fresh spicy77%
powdery69%
oud61%
woody100%
warm spicy90%
earthy80%
aromatic70%
amber60%
smoky50%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
elemiOrangeLavenderBergamotLemonGingerPetitgrain
Heart
Gurjan balsamRoseCashmeranJasmineCedarCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
Base
Agarwood (Oud)VetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMusk
Top
SaffronCloveelemi
Heart
IncenseCinnamon
Base
Gurjan balsamVetiverCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
InformationalShared noteselemi, Gurjan balsam, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring64
Summer50
Fall86
Winter100
Day75
Night100
Spring0
Summer0
Fall80
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#28,047
PerfumerChris Maurice
Launched2014
Reviews0
Overall rank#51,691
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerTempestHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCrafted 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…
Reviews →Inferno opens with saffron, clove and elemi, then settles into a dry incense and cinnamon heart over earthy woods, vetiver and nagarmotha. It wears warm, smoky and resinous rather than sweet. This is the kind of scent that usually fits cold weather, evening wear and anyone who likes spiced woods with a slightly auster…
Reviews →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, Tempest or Inferno?
Tempest takes 4 of 5 categories. Tempest is rated 4.35/5 from 110 votes; Inferno is rated 4.17/5 from 12 votes. Choose Tempest for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Inferno for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Tempest or Inferno?
Tempest lasts longest (Tempest 82/100, Inferno 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Tempest or Inferno?
Tempest projects furthest (Tempest 71/100, Inferno 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Tempest and Inferno smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include elemi, Gurjan balsam, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Vetiver.
Is Tempest or Inferno better for summer or winter?
Tempest suits evening wear; Inferno suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Tempest and Inferno?
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. Inferno has top notes of Saffron, Clove and elemi, heart notes of Incense and Cinnamon, a base of Gurjan balsam, Vetiver and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.
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