Diptyque Tempo
What does it smell like?
It smells mostly aromatic and patchouli. Bergamot and cinnamon at the top, clary sage and geranium in the middle and patchouli at the base.
- Came out
- 2018
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Tempo notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Diptyque Tempo
Tempo comes from Diptyque.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by patchouli and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and patchouli smells and notes like clary sage and patchouli. Less obvious notes include mandarin orange and ozonic notes. Perfume fans rate it 3.95 out of 5.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €146. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Jaguar but less than Gisada Ambassador Intense and Creed Viking Cologne.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Gisada Ambassador Intense has more depth.
Will people notice Tempo?
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Gisada Ambassador Intense and Guerlain Heritage spread further.
More from Diptyque
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Is Tempo long lasting?
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. It lasts longer than Creed Viking Cologne. Base notes like patchouli are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Flankers and editions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2018.
Tempo dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Gisada Ambassador Intense (7 shared notes), Creed Viking Cologne (5 shared notes), Jaguar (5 shared notes) and Guerlain Heritage (5 shared notes).
More questions
When did Tempo come out?
It came out in 2018.
What is the best season for Tempo?
Fall and winter.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.