Fragrance comparison

Adolfo Dominguez vs Tendenza

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 141 ratings analysed

4 wins

Adolfo Dominguez

3.8949 votes

Rank #12,146 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Tendenza

Van Gils · 2005

4.2292 votes

Rank #10,319 PowderyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Adolfo Dominguez takes 4 of 7 categories.

Adolfo Dominguez
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Tendenza
Choose it for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Adolfo Dominguez4/7

Tendenza3/7

Ratings & consensus: Tendenza
Community sentiment: Tendenza
Longevity: Adolfo Dominguez
Sillage & projection: Adolfo Dominguez
Value for money: Adolfo Dominguez
Versatility: Adolfo Dominguez
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tendenza

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Adolfo DominguezAdolfo Dominguez

TendenzaVan Gils

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 24%Had 29%Want 47%

4.22/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 43%Had 36%Want 21%

Category winnerTendenzaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

39%Like

6%Ok

17%Dislike

6%Hate

36 votes

26%Love

52%Like

2%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

88 votes

Category winnerTendenzaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityAdolfo Dominguez

SillageAdolfo Dominguez

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value71

Category winnerAdolfo DominguezBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

powdery92%

fruity77%

fresh spicy53%

vanilla46%

fresh38%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderPineappleBasilJuniper BerriesClary Sage

Heart

African Orange FlowerGeraniumCloveCinnamonNutmegMint

Base

SandalwoodVetyverMuskVirginia CedarAmber

Top15-30 mins

Red AppleCinnamonPineappleBergamotLimeJuniper BerriesMelonMint

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderJasmineVioletLily-of-the-ValleyGeranium

Base6-8 hrs

VanilleSandalwoodIrisAmberMuskPatchouliVirginia CedarVetyver

InformationalShared notesLavender, Pineapple, Juniper Berries and Geranium. Durations are only published for Tendenza, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer43

Fall100

Winter93

Day100

Night43

Spring88

Summer100

Fall44

Winter19

Day100

Night16

Category winnerAdolfo DominguezMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,146

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#10,319

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2005

Reviews14

Category winnerTendenzaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Adolfo Dominguez by Adolfo Dominguez is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Adolfo Dominguez was launched in 1990. The nose behind this fragrance is Ramon Monegal. Top notes are Lavender, Pineapple, Basil, Juniper Berries and Clary Sage; middle notes are African Orange Flower, Geranium, Clove, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and M…

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Van Gils Tendenza delivers an easygoing splash of crisp red apple, tart lime, and cool mint right out of the bottle. A gentle touch of cinnamon warms up the opening before giving way to a clean, powdery heart of lavender, sweet violet, and geranium. As the fragrance settles over several hours, creamy sandalwood, soft …

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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, Adolfo Dominguez or Tendenza?

Adolfo Dominguez takes 4 of 7 categories. Adolfo Dominguez is rated 3.89/5 from 49 votes; Tendenza is rated 4.22/5 from 92 votes. Choose Adolfo Dominguez for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Tendenza for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Adolfo Dominguez or Tendenza?

Adolfo Dominguez lasts longest (Adolfo Dominguez 70/100, Tendenza 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Adolfo Dominguez or Tendenza?

Projection is very close: Adolfo Dominguez 65/100, Tendenza 63/100 for sillage.

Do Adolfo Dominguez and Tendenza smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Pineapple, Juniper Berries and Geranium.

Is Adolfo Dominguez or Tendenza better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tendenza is the stronger pick. For winter, Adolfo Dominguez is the stronger pick. Adolfo Dominguez suits daytime wear; Tendenza suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Adolfo Dominguez and Tendenza?

Adolfo Dominguez has top notes of Lavender, Pineapple, Basil and Juniper Berries, heart notes of African Orange Flower, Geranium, Clove and Cinnamon, a base of Sandalwood, Vetyver, Musk and Virginia Cedar. Tendenza has top notes of Red Apple, Cinnamon, Pineapple and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanille, Sandalwood, Iris and Amber.