Basile Young vs Tendenza
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Tendenza takes 3 of 4 categories.
Basile YoungChoose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
TendenzaChoose it for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Basile Young1/4
Tendenza3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tendenza
- Sillage & projection
- Basile Young
- Value for money
- Tendenza
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Tendenza
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Basile YoungBasileTendenzaVan GilsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.83/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 14%Had 19%Want 67%
4.22/ 5 · 92 votes
Have 43%Had 36%Want 21%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate83%Love
17%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
26%Love
52%Like
2%Ok
19%Dislike
0%Hate
88 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTendenza
SillageBasile Young
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTendenzaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
powdery92%
citrus84%
violet77%
fresh69%
woody61%
powdery92%
fruity77%
fresh spicy53%
vanilla46%
fresh38%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both powdery and fresh
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LimeMimosaBergamotAmalfi Lemon
Heart
VioletLilacAlmondLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
Virginia CedarAmberVanille
Top15-30 mins
Red AppleCinnamonPineappleBergamotLimeJuniper BerriesMelonMint
Heart2-4 hrs
LavenderJasmineVioletLily-of-the-ValleyGeranium
Base6-8 hrs
VanilleSandalwoodIrisAmberMuskPatchouliVirginia CedarVetyver
InformationalShared notesLime, Bergamot, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Tendenza, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer33
Fall67
Winter67
Day100
Night50
Spring88
Summer100
Fall44
Winter19
Day100
Night16
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#39,730
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#10,284
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2005
Reviews14
Category winnerTendenzaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBasile Young by Basile delivers a crisp opening of Amalfi lemon and green mimosa before settling into a soft, powdery heart of lilac and violet. The base reveals dry Virginia cedar and warm vanilla. Ideal for mild spring mornings, this fragrance suits casual wear, offering a nostalgic, clean floral trail that avoids t…
Reviews →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 …
Reviews →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, Basile Young or Tendenza?
Tendenza takes 3 of 4 categories. Basile Young is rated 4.83/5 from 6 votes; Tendenza is rated 4.22/5 from 92 votes. Choose Basile Young for a floral and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tendenza for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Basile Young or Tendenza?
Tendenza lasts longest (Tendenza 66/100, Basile Young 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Basile Young or Tendenza?
Basile Young projects furthest (Basile Young 67/100, Tendenza 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Basile Young and Tendenza smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and fresh accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley.
Is Basile Young or Tendenza better for summer or winter?
Basile Young suits daytime wear; Tendenza suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Basile Young and Tendenza?
Basile Young has top notes of Lime, Mimosa, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Lilac, Almond and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Virginia Cedar, Amber and Vanille. 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.
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