Fragrance comparison

The Temptation vs Death

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

The Temptation

Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab

3.867 votes

Rank #44,664 FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Death

Andromeda's Curse

4.5018 votes

Rank #37,220 EarthyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Death takes 3 of 3 categories.

The Temptation
Choose it for a floral and musky character. Best in spring.
Death
Choose it for a earthy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

The Temptation0/3

Death3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The TemptationBlack Phoenix Alchemy Lab

DeathAndromeda's Curse

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 7%Had 7%Want 87%

4.50/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 23%Had 3%Want 74%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

29%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

78%Love

11%Like

0%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityDeath

SillageDeath

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value85

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

musky90%

rose80%

green70%

white floral60%

fresh50%

earthy100%

warm spicy86%

floral72%

white floral58%

musky44%

amber30%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both floral, musky and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Peach BlossomRoseBlack MuskLilyPalmarosaWisteriaRice Flower

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Soil TinctureCarnationBlack MuskLilyFrankincenseTea

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBlack Musk and Lily. 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

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring55

Summer9

Fall100

Winter73

Day55

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men7

Unisex57

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,664

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#37,220

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDeathHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Temptation reads as a soft floral musk with a peachy, fresh opening, rose through the middle, and a slightly waxy, powdery drydown. It feels elegant rather than loud, with green and white floral facets that keep it airy. Based on the small set of reviews, this is better suited to someone who likes delicate floral …

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Death by Andromeda's Curse opens with a cold rush of soil tincture and spicy red carnation. As the perfume oil settles on skin, steeped black tea and damp lily soften the sharp earth, while black musk and frankincense anchor the base. It delivers a dark atmospheric wear designed for crisp autumn afternoons.

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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, The Temptation or Death?

Death takes 3 of 3 categories. The Temptation is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes; Death is rated 4.50/5 from 18 votes. Choose The Temptation for a floral and musky character. Best in spring. Choose Death for a earthy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, The Temptation or Death?

Death lasts longest (Death 67/100, The Temptation 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Temptation or Death?

Death projects furthest (Death 50/100, The Temptation 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Temptation and Death smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, musky and white floral accords. Common notes include Black Musk and Lily.

Is The Temptation or Death better for summer or winter?

Death suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Temptation and Death?

The Temptation features Peach Blossom, Rose, Black Musk, Lily and Palmarosa. Death features Soil Tincture, Carnation, Black Musk, Lily and Frankincense.