Fragrance comparison

Tempting No. 20 vs Cimmerian

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

2 wins

Tempting No. 20

Twist · 2022

5.002 votes

Rank #49,971 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Cimmerian

INVERSO PROFUMI

4.577 votes

Rank #20,098 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tempting No. 20 takes 2 of 4 categories.

Tempting No. 20
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.
Cimmerian
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Tempting No. 202/4

Cimmerian1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tempting No. 20
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Tempting No. 20
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cimmerian

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Tempting No. 20Twist

CimmerianINVERSO PROFUMI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 83%Had 0%Want 17%

4.57/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 56%Had 0%Want 44%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

86%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityTempting No. 20

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value56

Category winnerTempting No. 20Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber90%

oud80%

smoky70%

tobacco60%

aromatic50%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

rum84%

leather77%

amber69%

fruity61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Green Coffee

Heart2-4 hrs

CedarwoodVetiverTobacco

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberOudSmoke

Top

SpicesRumCedarwoodDried Plum

Heart

VetiverPatchouliVioletNutmeg

Base

LeatherAmberVanillaOud

InformationalShared notesCedarwood, Vetiver, Amber and Oud. Durations are only published for Tempting No. 20, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day39

Night100

Spring25

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 33%Casual 29%Party 26%Work 12%

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,971

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2022

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,098

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerCimmerianHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The opening spray brings a crisp alcohol flash that clears away in two minutes. Raw green coffee emerges next. It smells like unroasted beans crushed in cool soil rather than hot cafe espresso. Soon, pencil-shavings cedarwood and cured tobacco leaf build a dry, rustic heart. Earthy vetiver keeps the wood notes sharp a…

Reviews →

Cimmerian by INVERSO PROFUMI is a striking Oriental Woody fragrance that centers on dark, resinous accords. It opens with a potent mix of rum and spices before settling into a warm, leathery heart. Ideal for colder months, this composition offers a bold, sophisticated presence for those who enjoy depth and longevity i…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Tempting No. 20 or Cimmerian?

Tempting No. 20 takes 2 of 4 categories. Tempting No. 20 is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Cimmerian is rated 4.57/5 from 7 votes. Choose Tempting No. 20 for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose Cimmerian for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Tempting No. 20 or Cimmerian?

Tempting No. 20 lasts longest (Tempting No. 20 80/100, Cimmerian 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tempting No. 20 or Cimmerian?

Projection is very close: Tempting No. 20 75/100, Cimmerian 75/100 for sillage.

Do Tempting No. 20 and Cimmerian smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Cedarwood, Vetiver, Amber and Oud.

Is Tempting No. 20 or Cimmerian better for summer or winter?

Tempting No. 20 suits evening wear; Cimmerian suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tempting No. 20 and Cimmerian?

Tempting No. 20 has top notes of Green Coffee, heart notes of Cedarwood, Vetiver and Tobacco, a base of Amber, Oud and Smoke. Cimmerian has top notes of Spices, Rum, Cedarwood and Dried Plum, heart notes of Vetiver, Patchouli, Violet and Nutmeg, a base of Leather, Amber, Vanilla and Oud.