Fragrance comparison

Tempest vs Tourbillon

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 110 ratings analysed

1 wins

Tempest

Kemi Blending Magic · 2014

4.35110 votes

Rank #28,047 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Tourbillon

Place des Lices

—0 votes

Rank #79,548 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tempest takes 1 of 1 categories.

Tempest
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Tourbillon
Choose it for a woody and earthy character.

Tempest1/1

Tourbillon0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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 Magic

TourbillonPlace des Lices

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 110 votes

Have 42%Had 12%Want 46%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

oud61%

woody100%

earthy86%

cinnamon72%

oud58%

aromatic44%

warm spicy30%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and oud

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

Notes

Gurjan balsamCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCedarVetiverCinnamonAgarwood (Oud)

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGurjan balsam, Cedar, 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

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men45

Unisex36

Women18

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,047

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched2014

Reviews0

Overall rank#79,548

PerfumerMarie Duchêne

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTempestHigher 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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Tourbillon by Place des Lices targets lovers of dry, resinous perfumery. The scent spotlights cypriol oil and gurjan balsam, drying down into a smoky vetiver base. Worn best during chilly autumn evenings, it offers a rustic feel that works well with thick woolen sweaters. This unisex option avoids modern sweetness, fo…

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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.

Do Tempest and Tourbillon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and oud accords. Common notes include Gurjan balsam, Cedar, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Tempest or Tourbillon better for summer or winter?

Tempest suits evening wear; Tourbillon suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tempest and Tourbillon?

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. Tourbillon features Gurjan balsam, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Cedar, Vetiver and Cinnamon.