Fragrance comparison

Acqua Nobile vs Prada Tendre

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,040 ratings analysed

Acqua Nobile

Nobile 1942

3.91131 votes

Rank #15,292 CitrusWarm Spicy

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64%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Prada Tendre

Prada

4.09909 votes

Rank #26,681 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Prada Tendre takes 6 of 7 categories.

Acqua Nobile
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Prada Tendre
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Acqua Nobile1/7

Prada Tendre6/7

Ratings & consensus: Prada Tendre
Community sentiment: Prada Tendre
Longevity: Prada Tendre
Sillage & projection: Prada Tendre
Value for money: Prada Tendre
Versatility: Prada Tendre
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Acqua Nobile

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Acqua NobileNobile 1942

Prada TendrePrada

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 131 votes

Have 43%Had 17%Want 40%

4.09/ 5 · 909 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

Category winnerPrada TendreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

42%Like

21%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

131 votes

37%Love

49%Like

1%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

909 votes

Category winnerPrada TendreMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityPrada Tendre

SillagePrada Tendre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value55

Category winnerPrada TendreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

white floral61%

woody100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

patchouli61%

Scent match64%Closely related · both citrus, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomNeroliBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

Orange BlossomGeraniumMyrhh

Base

SandalwoodTonka BeanFrench labdanumLeatherPatchouli

Top20-30 mins

BergamotNeroliMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Tea LeafTahitian VetiverGuatemalan CardamomIndian Jasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

Indonesian Patchouli LeafSandalwoodBenzoinVirginia CedarFrench labdanum

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Prada Tendre, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter17

Day–

Night–

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night54

Category winnerPrada TendreMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men28

Unisex64

Women8

Men2

Unisex17

Women81

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,292

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#26,681

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm, Clement Gavarry

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAcqua NobileHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Acqua Nobile opens with a crisp burst of Italian bergamot and mandarin orange, spiked immediately by a cool green cardamom note. As the initial citrus fizz subsides, neroli and orange blossom bring a bright floral quality to the heart. Geranium adds a slight herbal edge that keeps the middle notes clean rather than sw…

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Prada Tendre by Prada delivers a fresh and grounding twist on the classic oriental woody family. It opens with an invigorating splash of Italian bergamot, bitter neroli, and tart lemon that wakes up the skin with zesty brightness. As the initial citrus sparkle softens, a soothing heart of steeped tea leaf, spicy Guate…

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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, Acqua Nobile or Prada Tendre?

Prada Tendre takes 6 of 7 categories. Acqua Nobile is rated 3.91/5 from 131 votes; Prada Tendre is rated 4.09/5 from 909 votes. Choose Acqua Nobile for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Prada Tendre for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Acqua Nobile or Prada Tendre?

Prada Tendre lasts longest (Prada Tendre 68/100, Acqua Nobile 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Acqua Nobile or Prada Tendre?

Prada Tendre projects furthest (Prada Tendre 64/100, Acqua Nobile 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Acqua Nobile and Prada Tendre smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Neroli, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Sandalwood.

Is Acqua Nobile or Prada Tendre better for summer or winter?

For summer, Acqua Nobile is the stronger pick. For winter, Prada Tendre is the stronger pick. Prada Tendre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Acqua Nobile and Prada Tendre?

Acqua Nobile has top notes of Cardamom, Neroli, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Geranium and Myrhh, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, French labdanum and Leather. Prada Tendre has top notes of Bergamot, Neroli, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Tea Leaf, Tahitian Vetiver, Guatemalan Cardamom and Indian Jasmine, a base of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Virginia Cedar.