Fragrance comparison

Tempo vs P.S.

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 36 ratings analysed

3 wins

Tempo

Avon

4.4511 votes

Rank #45,782 WoodyMossy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

P.S.

Bibliothèque de Parfum

3.5925 votes

Rank #22,942 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tempo takes 3 of 5 categories.

Tempo
Choose it for a woody and mossy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
P.S.
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Tempo3/5

P.S.2/5

Ratings & consensus: Tempo
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: P.S.
Sillage & projection: Tempo
Value for money: Tempo
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: P.S.

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TempoAvon

P.S.Bibliothèque de Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.45/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 37%Had 24%Want 40%

3.59/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 35%Had 21%Want 44%

Category winnerTempoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

36%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

20%Love

40%Like

27%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityP.S.

SillageTempo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value47

Category winnerTempoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

mossy83%

white floral65%

earthy48%

citrus30%

citrus100%

white floral92%

woody84%

floral77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange Blossom

Heart

Woody Notes

Base

Moss

Top

BergamotLitchiPeach

Heart

Orange BlossomJasminePeony

Base

MuskWoody NotesMoss

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Woody Notes and Moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall17

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,782

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,942

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerP.S.Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avon launched Tempo in 1978 as a crisp floral green composition with a sharp vintage spine. The opening hits skin with a burst of orange blossom that carries a clean, slightly bitter citrus edge rather than honeyed sweetness. As the initial flash calms down, dry woody notes emerge to ground the white floral top. The b…

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P.S. is a bright, fruity white floral that opens on bergamot with a juicy lychee and peach feel, then settles into orange blossom and jasmine. The base turns clean and musky with soft woods and a touch of mossy green. It reads fresh and easy to wear, especially if you like modern, polished florals that stay light rath…

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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, Tempo or P.S.?

Tempo takes 3 of 5 categories. Tempo is rated 4.45/5 from 11 votes; P.S. is rated 3.59/5 from 25 votes. Choose Tempo for a woody and mossy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose P.S. for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Tempo or P.S.?

P.S. lasts longest (P.S. 62/100, Tempo 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tempo or P.S.?

Tempo projects furthest (Tempo 67/100, P.S. 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tempo and P.S. smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Woody Notes and Moss.

Is Tempo or P.S. better for summer or winter?

Tempo suits daytime wear; P.S. suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tempo and P.S.?

Tempo has top notes of Orange Blossom, heart notes of Woody Notes, a base of Moss. P.S. has top notes of Bergamot, Litchi and Peach, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Peony, a base of Musk, Woody Notes and Moss.