Tempo
Tempo by Diptyque is an unisex eau de parfum from 2018 in the premium price tier. It opens with violet leaf, bergamot and clary sage, moves into patchouli and mate and dries down to musk, benzoin and cedarwood. Expect around 9 hours of wear, and it projects strongly.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Violet Leaf Crisp, watery green with a metallic edge. Cool rather than fresh.
- Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.
- Clary Sage Softer, sweeter sage with an ambery undertone. Warm and herbal.
Heart
- Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
- Mate Dry, smoky, bitter green tea. Toasted rather than fresh.
Dry-down
- Musk Warm, skin-like and slightly sweet. Makes a fragrance feel like you.
- Benzoin Sweet balsamic resin. Vanilla-adjacent but drier.
- Cedarwood Dry, pencil-shaving woodiness. Clean and structural.
Smells like this
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- Paco Rabanne 1 Million Royal
- Xerjoff Torino22
- Acqua di Parma Colonia Intensa
- Véronique Gabai Eau du Jour
- Mizensir Cologne du Maté
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