Tempo Eau de Parfum vs Lima Eau de Parfum

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Tempo Eau de Parfum bottle Tempo EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2018 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Lima Eau de Parfum bottle Lima EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Tempo EDP
This is *the* patchouli for those who crave depth without the dirt. Tempo brings a clean, modern twist to an enigmatic note, but beware - for some, it's a barely-there whisper, while for others, it's a full-bodied embrace. Divisive, intriguing, and undeniably chic, it demands a personal sampling.
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Our Verdict - Lima EDP
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin (1991) - lime, basil and patchouli translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Tempo EDP
Lima EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Patchouli 100% vs 52%
Only in Lima
Vetiver 48%

Accords

Tempo Lima
100%
Aromatic
80%
96%
Patchouli
47%
Citrus
95%
Fresh
85%
77%
Woody
35%
Herbal
60%
56%
Earthy
Green
55%
52%
Ozonic
50%
Balsamic
Aromatic shared
100%
80%
96%
Citrus shared
47%
95%
85%
Woody shared
77%
35%
60%
56%
55%
52%
50%

Performance

Tempo Lima
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Tempo

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate projection and smooth patchouli make it suitable for office wear, though it shines brighter in more intimate or casual settings. The sophisticated earthy-herbal profile is well-suited for dates and relaxed outings, especially in cooler weather. It's too rich and complex for sporting activities.

Lima

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Lime-basil natural summer fit.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal Sport

Office, casual day, summer.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
85%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, woody, citrus

Key Differences

Adds basil and lime, drops bergamot and clary sage

Where to buy

Tempo EDP
Lima EDP
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