Fragrance comparison

Tempest vs Beloved Man

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,114 ratings analysed

4 wins

Tempest

Moudon

4.2623 votes

Rank #13,109 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Beloved Man

Amouage

4.121,091 votes

Rank #26,713 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tempest takes 4 of 5 categories.

Tempest
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Beloved Man
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.

Tempest4/5

Beloved Man1/5

Ratings & consensus: Beloved Man
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tempest
Sillage & projection: Tempest
Value for money: Tempest
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

TempestMoudon

Beloved ManAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 45%Had 8%Want 47%

4.12/ 5 · 1,091 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerBeloved ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

30%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

44%Love

38%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

1,091 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityTempest

SillageTempest

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value36

Category winnerTempestBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

aromatic84%

patchouli77%

oud69%

musky61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

leather61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitPepper

Heart2-4 hrs

LeatherJasmineGardenia

Base8-10+ hrs

VetiverPatchouliOudMuskAmberCedar

Top

elemiGrapefruitCardamonOrangePepper

Heart

SaffronOrris RootGeraniumJasmine

Base

CedarLeatherVetiverMuskGuaiac WoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Pepper, Leather and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Tempest, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer40

Fall73

Winter100

Day73

Night100

Spring100

Summer68

Fall0

Winter42

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex15

Women4

Men79

Unisex18

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,109

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#26,713

PerfumerAlexandra Carlin, Emilie Coppermann

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTempestHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Moudon Tempest hits the air with a punchy crack of black pepper and sharp, bitter grapefruit that wakes up your senses right away. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus bite softens as smooth leather and creamy gardenia emerge, taking the edge off the spice. As it settles deeper into the day, the scent reveals a st…

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Amouage Beloved Man offers an understated alternative to the house's usual heavy incense profile. It centers on a resinous elemi opening that transitions into a clean cardamom and warm cedarwood base. This scent fits professional settings where a quiet but sophisticated presence is preferred.

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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 Beloved Man?

Tempest takes 4 of 5 categories. Tempest is rated 4.26/5 from 23 votes; Beloved Man is rated 4.12/5 from 1,091 votes. Choose Tempest for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Beloved Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Tempest or Beloved Man?

Tempest lasts longest (Tempest 79/100, Beloved Man 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tempest or Beloved Man?

Tempest projects furthest (Tempest 72/100, Beloved Man 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tempest and Beloved Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Pepper, Leather and Jasmine.

Is Tempest or Beloved Man better for summer or winter?

Tempest suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tempest and Beloved Man?

Tempest has top notes of Grapefruit and Pepper, heart notes of Leather, Jasmine and Gardenia, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Oud and Musk. Beloved Man has top notes of elemi, Grapefruit, Cardamon and Orange, heart notes of Saffron, Orris Root, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Leather, Vetiver and Musk.