Fragrance comparison

Tempo vs The Red Moon

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 25 ratings analysed

3 wins

Tempo

Avon

4.4511 votes

Rank #45,782 WoodyMossy

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

The Red Moon

In The Box

4.0014 votes

Rank #43,486 CitrusFresh Spicy

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.
The Red Moon
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Tempo3/5

The Red Moon2/5

Ratings & consensus: Tempo
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Red Moon
Sillage & projection: Tempo
Value for money: Tempo
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Red Moon

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TempoAvon

The Red MoonIn The Box

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.45/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 37%Had 24%Want 40%

4.00/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 59%Had 6%Want 34%

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

43%Love

29%Like

21%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityThe Red Moon

SillageTempo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value78

Category winnerTempoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

mossy83%

white floral65%

earthy48%

citrus30%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

woody77%

lavender69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody 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

Blood OrangeSpicesBlack Pepper

Heart

LavenderOrange Blossom

Base

AmberWoody NotesMossWhite SandalwoodTonka Bean

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–

Spring44

Summer0

Fall78

Winter100

Day13

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,782

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,486

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerThe Red MoonHigher 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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The Red Moon by In The Box is a spicy amber fragrance that centers on a bold blood orange opening. This 2025 release blends peppery heat with a creamy heart of lavender and orange blossom. Designed for men who appreciate warmth, it settles into a smooth base of white sandalwood and tonka bean, ideal for crisp autumn e…

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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 The Red Moon?

Tempo takes 3 of 5 categories. Tempo is rated 4.45/5 from 11 votes; The Red Moon is rated 4.00/5 from 14 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 The Red Moon for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Tempo or The Red Moon?

The Red Moon lasts longest (The Red Moon 68/100, Tempo 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tempo or The Red Moon?

Tempo projects furthest (Tempo 67/100, The Red Moon 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tempo and The Red Moon smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Woody Notes and Moss.

Is Tempo or The Red Moon better for summer or winter?

Tempo suits daytime wear; The Red Moon suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tempo and The Red Moon?

Tempo has top notes of Orange Blossom, heart notes of Woody Notes, a base of Moss. The Red Moon has top notes of Blood Orange, Spices and Black Pepper, heart notes of Lavender and Orange Blossom, a base of Amber, Woody Notes, Moss and White Sandalwood.