Fragrance comparison

The Temptation vs Lotus Blossom

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 44 ratings analysed

The Temptation

Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab

3.867 votes

Rank #44,664 FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Lotus Blossom

Susanne Lang

3.4537 votes

Rank #22,415 FloralAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lotus Blossom takes 3 of 3 categories.

The Temptation
Choose it for a floral and musky character. Best in spring.
Lotus Blossom
Choose it for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

The Temptation0/3

Lotus Blossom3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The TemptationBlack Phoenix Alchemy Lab

Lotus BlossomSusanne Lang

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 7%Had 7%Want 87%

3.45/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 28%Had 21%Want 51%

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

17%Love

57%Like

9%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityLotus Blossom

SillageLotus Blossom

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value100

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

musky90%

rose80%

green70%

white floral60%

fresh50%

floral100%

aquatic83%

white floral65%

ozonic48%

soft spicy30%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both floral 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

LotusLilyFreesiaPeach Blossom

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPeach Blossom 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–

Spring88

Summer100

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night9

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,664

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#22,415

PerfumerSusanne Lang

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerLotus BlossomHigher 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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Lotus Blossom by Susanne Lang presents a clean, aquatic floral profile centered on dew-kissed white lotus. It features a transparent opening of freesia and peach flower that feels light and effortlessly feminine. Designed for daily wear, this fragrance offers a soft, modern take on classic floral structures, perfect f…

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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 Lotus Blossom?

Lotus Blossom takes 3 of 3 categories. The Temptation is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes; Lotus Blossom is rated 3.45/5 from 37 votes. Choose The Temptation for a floral and musky character. Best in spring. Choose Lotus Blossom for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.