Fragrance comparison

The Temptation vs Princesse d'Albret

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

The Temptation

Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab

3.867 votes

Rank #44,664 FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

10%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Princesse d'Albret

Jean d'Albret

4.506 votes

Rank #42,740 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Princesse d'Albret takes 3 of 3 categories.

The Temptation
Choose it for a floral and musky character. Best in spring.
Princesse d'Albret
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

The Temptation0/3

Princesse d'Albret3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The TemptationBlack Phoenix Alchemy Lab

Princesse d'AlbretJean d'Albret

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 7%Had 7%Want 87%

4.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 50%Had 13%Want 38%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityPrincesse d'Albret

SillagePrincesse d'Albret

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value45

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

musky90%

rose80%

green70%

white floral60%

fresh50%

woody100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

fruity77%

amber69%

white floral61%

Scent match10%Clearly different · both 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

Top

AldehydesCitrusesRaspberryCoconutPeachPearBergamotWisteria

Heart

JasmineLilyRoseHeliotropeOrrisLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangIris

Base

Tonka BeanSandalwoodBourbon VetiverOpoponaxPatchouliVanillaMuskSpices

InformationalShared notesRose, Lily and Wisteria. 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–

Spring75

Summer25

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,664

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#42,740

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPrincesse d'AlbretHigher 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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Princesse d'Albret starts with a surprising burst of wild strawberry and crisp aldehydes. It settles into a heavy floral heart of iris and rose before settling into a warm, mossy base of vetiver and oakmoss. This mid-century fragrance suits crisp autumn afternoons when you want a dry, green-leaning floral with a subtl…

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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 Princesse d'Albret?

Princesse d'Albret takes 3 of 3 categories. The Temptation is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes; Princesse d'Albret is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose The Temptation for a floral and musky character. Best in spring. Choose Princesse d'Albret for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, The Temptation or Princesse d'Albret?

Princesse d'Albret lasts longest (Princesse d'Albret 60/100, The Temptation 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Temptation or Princesse d'Albret?

Princesse d'Albret projects furthest (Princesse d'Albret 50/100, The Temptation 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Temptation and Princesse d'Albret smell similar?

Clearly different: a 10% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Rose, Lily and Wisteria.

Is The Temptation or Princesse d'Albret better for summer or winter?

Princesse d'Albret suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Temptation and Princesse d'Albret?

The Temptation features Peach Blossom, Rose, Black Musk, Lily and Palmarosa. Princesse d'Albret has top notes of Aldehydes, Citruses, Raspberry and Coconut, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily, Rose and Heliotrope, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Bourbon Vetiver and Opoponax.