Fragrance comparison

Tempest vs UD IKAT

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 120 ratings analysed

3 wins

Tempest

Kemi Blending Magic · 2014

4.35110 votes

Rank #25,405 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

UD IKAT

UERMI · 2021

3.4010 votes

Rank #63,154 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tempest takes 3 of 5 categories.

Tempest
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
UD IKAT
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Tempest3/5

UD IKAT2/5

Ratings & consensus: Tempest
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: UD IKAT
Sillage & projection: Tempest
Value for money: UD IKAT
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

UD IKATUERMI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 110 votes

Have 42%Had 12%Want 46%

3.40/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 12%Had 8%Want 80%

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

20%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityUD IKAT

SillageTempest

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value58

Category winnerUD IKATBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

oud61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

amber69%

balsamic61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · 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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotelemiPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliCinnamonCypriol Oil or NagarmothaVetiverTurkish Rose

Base8-11 hrs

Tonka BeanAmbrocenideIndian OudGurjan balsamMadagascar VanillaSandalwoodCedarAmyris

InformationalShared noteselemi, Bergamot, Gurjan balsam and Rose. Durations are only published for UD IKAT, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring64

Summer50

Fall86

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring33

Summer17

Fall83

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men45

Unisex36

Women18

Men70

Unisex30

Women0

Date 34%Work 27%Casual 23%Party 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,405

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched2014

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,154

PerfumerPierre-Constantin Guéros

Launched2021

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…

Reviews →

UERMI UD IKAT pairs authentic Indian oud with creamy Madagascar vanilla and resinous woods. The first spray releases a zesty kick of bergamot and crackling pink pepper, tempered quickly by citrusy elemi resin. Give it two minutes. The initial sharp alcohol lift quickly clears away, revealing earthy Indonesian patchoul…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Tempest or UD IKAT?

Tempest takes 3 of 5 categories. Tempest is rated 4.35/5 from 110 votes; UD IKAT is rated 3.40/5 from 10 votes. Choose Tempest for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose UD IKAT for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Tempest or UD IKAT?

They last about the same: UD IKAT 83/100, Tempest 82/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Tempest or UD IKAT?

Projection is very close: Tempest 71/100, UD IKAT 69/100 for sillage.

Do Tempest and UD IKAT smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include elemi, Bergamot, Gurjan balsam and Rose.

Is Tempest or UD IKAT better for summer or winter?

Tempest suits evening wear; UD IKAT suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tempest and UD IKAT?

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. UD IKAT has top notes of Bergamot, elemi and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Patchouli, Cinnamon, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Vetiver, a base of Tonka Bean, Ambrocenide, Indian Oud and Gurjan balsam.