Fragrance comparison

Tempest vs DNA for Men

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 47 ratings analysed

4 wins

Tempest

Moudon

4.2623 votes

Rank #13,109 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

DNA for Men

Bijan

3.9224 votes

Rank #40,919 AmberWoody

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 ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
DNA for Men
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Tempest4/5

DNA for Men1/5

Ratings & consensus: Tempest
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tempest
Sillage & projection: Tempest
Value for money: DNA for Men
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

DNA for MenBijan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 45%Had 8%Want 47%

3.92/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 31%Had 27%Want 42%

Category winnerTempestRating 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

21%Love

58%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityTempest

SillageTempest

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value79

Category winnerDNA for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

aromatic84%

patchouli77%

oud69%

musky61%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

Scent match35%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

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotCarawayLemon

Heart

JasmineGingerCyclamenFirGardeniaPepperWest Indian BayGeranium

Base

AmberBenzoinLeatherSandalwoodOakmossTonka BeanPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesPepper, Leather, Jasmine and Gardenia. 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

Spring33

Summer8

Fall83

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex15

Women4

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,109

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#40,919

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Bijan DNA for Men is a warm aromatic leather fragrance with a soft classic feel. It opens with lavender, citrus, moss and leather, giving a barbershop-like freshness before amber, benzoin and sandalwood make the dry-down warmer and gentler. It suits men who enjoy mature spicy woods with amber warmth, especially for fa…

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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 DNA for Men?

Tempest takes 4 of 5 categories. Tempest is rated 4.26/5 from 23 votes; DNA for Men is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes. Choose Tempest for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose DNA for Men for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Tempest or DNA for Men?

Tempest lasts longest (Tempest 79/100, DNA for Men 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tempest or DNA for Men?

Tempest projects furthest (Tempest 72/100, DNA for Men 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tempest and DNA for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pepper, Leather, Jasmine and Gardenia.

Is Tempest or DNA for Men better for summer or winter?

Tempest suits evening wear; DNA for Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tempest and DNA for Men?

Tempest has top notes of Grapefruit and Pepper, heart notes of Leather, Jasmine and Gardenia, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Oud and Musk. DNA for Men has top notes of Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Caraway, heart notes of Jasmine, Ginger, Cyclamen and Fir, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Leather and Sandalwood.