Fragrance comparison

Temptation vs IT'S TIME

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 45 ratings analysed

3 wins

Temptation

Moudon

4.2040 votes

Rank #10,367 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

IT'S TIME

Bruce Buffer

4.605 votes

Rank #34,434 VanillaCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Temptation takes 3 of 4 categories.

Temptation
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
IT'S TIME
Choose it for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Temptation3/4

IT'S TIME1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Temptation
Sillage & projection: Temptation
Value for money: IT'S TIME
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Temptation

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TemptationMoudon

IT'S TIMEBruce Buffer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 41%Had 10%Want 50%

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 31%Had 8%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

25%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

40 votes

60%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityTemptation

SillageTemptation

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value75

Category winnerIT'S TIMEBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody91%

white floral83%

musky74%

mossy65%

powdery56%

vanilla100%

citrus92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Lemon ZestBergamotApplePetitgrainNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineOrange BlossomPatchouliRose

Base6-10 hrs

Suedeoak mossCedarwoodMuskAmber

Top

BergamotCardamomApple

Heart

Orange BlossomVanillaAmberNutmeg

Base

Tonka BeanSuedeCedarwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Apple, Orange Blossom and Suede. Durations are only published for Temptation, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring95

Summer100

Fall64

Winter55

Day100

Night86

Spring0

Summer25

Fall100

Winter50

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex15

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,367

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#34,434

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerTemptationHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Temptation by Moudon is a vibrant citrus and woody fragrance that delivers an energetic, clean-cut presence for everyday wear. The scent opens with a lively splash of lemon zest, bergamot, and tart green apple, giving you an immediate crispness reminiscent of fresh morning air. Within thirty minutes, sunny orange blos…

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IT'S TIME by Bruce Buffer is a warm, spicy fragrance for men that blends sharp apple with smooth suede. Designed for evening wear during the cooler autumn months, this scent pairs a crisp fruit opening with a powdery vanilla and amber base. It offers a mature, commanding presence suited for nights out or casual social…

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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, Temptation or IT'S TIME?

Temptation takes 3 of 4 categories. Temptation is rated 4.20/5 from 40 votes; IT'S TIME is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Temptation for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose IT'S TIME for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Temptation or IT'S TIME?

They last about the same: Temptation 77/100, IT'S TIME 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Temptation or IT'S TIME?

Temptation projects furthest (Temptation 66/100, IT'S TIME 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Temptation and IT'S TIME smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Apple, Orange Blossom and Suede.

Is Temptation or IT'S TIME better for summer or winter?

Temptation suits daytime wear; IT'S TIME suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Temptation and IT'S TIME?

Temptation has top notes of Lemon Zest, Bergamot, Apple and Petitgrain, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Patchouli and Rose, a base of Suede, oak moss, Cedarwood and Musk. IT'S TIME has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom and Apple, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Vanilla, Amber and Nutmeg, a base of Tonka Bean, Suede and Cedarwood.