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Tempore Uomo vs Usher He

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

Updated 566 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tempore Uomo takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Tempore Uomo

    Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

  • Usher He

    Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Tempore Uomo4/7
Usher He3/7
Ratings & consensus
Tempore Uomo
Community sentiment
Tempore Uomo
Longevity
Tempore Uomo
Sillage & projection
Tempore Uomo
Value for money
Usher He
Versatility
Usher He
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Usher He

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Tempore UomoLaura Biagiotti
Usher HeUsher
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.10/ 5 · 139 votes
Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%
3.95/ 5 · 427 votes
Have 54%Had 33%Want 13%
Category winnerTempore UomoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
41%Love
42%Like
5%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate

139 votes

26%Love
57%Like
5%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate

427 votes

Category winnerTempore UomoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate78
⏱ Longevity55
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate74
Category winners

LongevityTempore Uomo

SillageTempore Uomo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value67
¤ Price value74
Category winnerUsher HeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
sweet77%
floral69%
citrus61%
woody100%
fresh spicy92%
fruity84%
sweet77%
ozonic69%
powdery61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
HazelnutPineappleLavenderMelonAniseYuzuPepperCypress
Heart
CarnationRoseCinnamonLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineWhite CardamomCoriander
Base
Tonka BeanGuaiac WoodIncenseCedarVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliMusk
Top15 to 30 minutes
MelonPineappleLemon Verbena
Heart1 to 2 hours
White PepperBlue LavenderVetiverViolet Leaf
Base2 to 4 hours
SuedeSandalwoodGuaiac WoodMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesPineapple, Melon, Guaiac Wood and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Usher He, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer59
Fall0
Winter24
Day–
Night–
Spring99
Summer81
Fall100
Winter84
Day100
Night97
Category winnerUsher HeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men65
Unisex35
Women0
Men92
Unisex8
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,600

PerfumerIFF

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,502

PerfumerHonorine Blanc, Richard Herpin

Launched—

Reviews87

Category winnerUsher HeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tempore Uomo is a complex woody spicy scent that blends hazelnut and pineapple with a warm aromatic heart. Launched in 1999, it provides a distinctive profile for men who prefer a mix of fruitiness and dry woods. It works best during transitional spring weather, offering a professional yet interesting presence that si…

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Usher He by Usher opens with a burst of sweet melon and juicy pineapple, brightened by herbal lemon verbena. This initial fruity splash quickly picks up a kick of white pepper, cool blue lavender, and fresh violet leaf in the heart. As the early brightness settles, the base introduces smooth sandalwood, soft suede, an…

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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, Tempore Uomo or Usher He?

Tempore Uomo takes 4 of 7 categories. Tempore Uomo is rated 4.10/5 from 139 votes; Usher He is rated 3.95/5 from 427 votes. Choose Tempore Uomo for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Usher He for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Tempore Uomo or Usher He?

Tempore Uomo lasts longest (Tempore Uomo 74/100, Usher He 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tempore Uomo or Usher He?

Tempore Uomo projects furthest (Tempore Uomo 65/100, Usher He 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tempore Uomo and Usher He smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Melon, Guaiac Wood and Vetiver.

Is Tempore Uomo or Usher He better for summer or winter?

For summer, Usher He is the stronger pick. For winter, Usher He is the stronger pick. Usher He suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tempore Uomo and Usher He?

Tempore Uomo has top notes of Hazelnut, Pineapple, Lavender and Melon, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Cinnamon and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Tonka Bean, Guaiac Wood, Incense and Cedar. Usher He has top notes of Melon, Pineapple and Lemon Verbena, heart notes of White Pepper, Blue Lavender, Vetiver and Violet Leaf, a base of Suede, Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood and Musk.

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