Fragrance comparison

Virtuous Oud vs Tempest

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 251 ratings analysed

Virtuous Oud

Zara

3.91141 votes

Rank #7,091 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Tempest

Kemi Blending Magic · 2014

4.35110 votes

Rank #28,095 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tempest takes 5 of 7 categories.

Virtuous Oud
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Tempest
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Virtuous Oud2/7

Tempest5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Virtuous OudZara

TempestKemi Blending Magic

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 141 votes

Have 59%Had 10%Want 31%

4.35/ 5 · 110 votes

Have 42%Had 12%Want 46%

Category winnerTempestRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

42%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

100 votes

56%Love

26%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerTempestMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityTempest

SillageTempest

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value39

Category winnerVirtuous OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh77%

musky69%

amber61%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

oud61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemonCalone

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)AmbroxanWhite MuskFlowersLavender

Base

VetiverPatchouliSandalwood

Top

elemiOrangeLavenderBergamotLemonGingerPetitgrain

Heart

Gurjan balsamRoseCashmeranJasmineCedarCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Agarwood (Oud) and Lavender. 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

Summer98

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Spring64

Summer50

Fall86

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerTempestMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex12

Women1

Men45

Unisex36

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,091

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews31

Overall rank#28,095

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched2014

Reviews0

Category winnerVirtuous OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Virtuous Oud is a fresh, polished take on oud rather than a dark, heavy one. It opens with bergamot, lemon and an airy aquatic lift, then settles into soft woods, clean musk and a smooth oud note that stays refined and easy to wear. Reviews consistently frame it as classy, versatile and especially good in warm weather…

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Crafted by Chris Maurice, this oriental woody scent relies on raw agarwood, resinous elemi, and sharp ginger to create a dense scent trail. Bright petitgrain and orange vanish within fifteen minutes, giving way to cashmeran and smoky vetiver. It shines in sub-zero temperatures, though the dark balsamic profile can cho…

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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, Virtuous Oud or Tempest?

Tempest takes 5 of 7 categories. Virtuous Oud is rated 3.91/5 from 141 votes; Tempest is rated 4.35/5 from 110 votes. Choose Virtuous Oud for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Tempest for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Virtuous Oud or Tempest?

Tempest lasts longest (Tempest 82/100, Virtuous Oud 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Virtuous Oud or Tempest?

Tempest projects furthest (Tempest 71/100, Virtuous Oud 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Virtuous Oud and Tempest smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Agarwood (Oud) and Lavender.

Is Virtuous Oud or Tempest better for summer or winter?

For summer, Virtuous Oud is the stronger pick. For winter, Tempest is the stronger pick. Tempest suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Virtuous Oud and Tempest?

Virtuous Oud has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Calone, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Ambroxan, White Musk and Flowers, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli and Sandalwood. Tempest has top notes of elemi, Orange, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Gurjan balsam, Rose, Cashmeran and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vetiver, Sandalwood and Patchouli.