Fragrance comparison

Tempest vs Nerosa

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 298 ratings analysed

5 wins

Tempest

Kemi Blending Magic · 2014

4.35110 votes

Rank #28,047 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Nerosa

Laboratorio Olfattivo

3.81188 votes

Rank #13,047 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tempest takes 5 of 7 categories.

Tempest
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Nerosa
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Tempest5/7

Nerosa2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TempestKemi Blending Magic

NerosaLaboratorio Olfattivo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 110 votes

Have 42%Had 12%Want 46%

3.81/ 5 · 188 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerTempestRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

26%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

39 votes

27%Love

40%Like

21%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

188 votes

Category winnerTempestMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityTempest

SillageTempest

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value52

Category winnerNerosaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

oud61%

woody100%

leather92%

warm spicy84%

rose77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

elemiOrangeLavenderBergamotLemonGingerPetitgrain

Heart

Gurjan balsamRoseCashmeranJasmineCedarCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMusk

Top

SaffronGuaiac WoodLabdanumNutmegCloves

Heart

RoseGeraniumYlang-Ylang

Base

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherelemiCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmberVetiverBenzoinPatchouli

InformationalShared noteselemi, Rose, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring64

Summer50

Fall86

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring39

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTempestMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men45

Unisex36

Women18

Men19

Unisex60

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,047

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched2014

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,047

PerfumerDavid Maruitte

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerNerosaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Crafted 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…

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Nerosa opens with an immediate flash of bitter saffron, sharp clove, and warm guaiac wood before settling into its dark heart. A dense, soapy red rose steps forward quickly, braced by green geranium and resinous labdanum. As the scent warms on skin, smoky leather, birch leaf, and dry oud anchor the base alongside eart…

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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, Tempest or Nerosa?

Tempest takes 5 of 7 categories. Tempest is rated 4.35/5 from 110 votes; Nerosa is rated 3.81/5 from 188 votes. Choose Tempest for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Nerosa for a woody and leather character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Tempest or Nerosa?

Tempest lasts longest (Tempest 82/100, Nerosa 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tempest or Nerosa?

Tempest projects furthest (Tempest 71/100, Nerosa 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tempest and Nerosa smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include elemi, Rose, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Tempest or Nerosa better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tempest is the stronger pick. For winter, Tempest is the stronger pick. Tempest suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tempest and Nerosa?

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. Nerosa has top notes of Saffron, Guaiac Wood, Labdanum and Nutmeg, heart notes of Rose, Geranium and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Leather, elemi and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.