Fragrance comparison

Câline vs Prada Tendre

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,005 ratings analysed

Câline

Jean Patou

4.1196 votes

Rank #32,654 FreshAldehydic

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33%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Prada Tendre

Prada

4.09909 votes

Rank #26,639 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Prada Tendre takes 5 of 7 categories.

Câline
Choose it for a fresh and aldehydic character. Wins on versatility. 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.

Câline1/7

Prada Tendre5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CâlineJean Patou

Prada TendrePrada

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 96 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

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

44%Love

39%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

96 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

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityPrada Tendre

SillageTie

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

fresh100%

aldehydic92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

woody69%

floral61%

woody100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

patchouli61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesNeroliBergamotMimosaBasilMandarin Orange

Heart

JasminePatchouliCarnationGingerCorianderRoseYlang-YlangCyclamen

Base

oak mossVirginia CedarMuskSandalwoodAmberFrench labdanum

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 Jasmine. Durations are only published for Prada Tendre, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer63

Fall0

Winter60

Day–

Night–

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night54

Category winnerCâlineMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex28

Women67

Men2

Unisex17

Women81

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,654

PerfumerHenri Giboulet

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,639

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm, Clement Gavarry

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPrada TendreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Câline by Jean Patou is a crisp vintage chypre floral launched in 1964. It opens with sharp aldehydes, bitter neroli, and basil, before settling into a warm heart of carnation and jasmine. A classic mossy base of oakmoss and sandalwood makes it perfect for spring afternoons when you want a green, sophisticated skin sc…

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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, Câline or Prada Tendre?

Prada Tendre takes 5 of 7 categories. Câline is rated 4.11/5 from 96 votes; Prada Tendre is rated 4.09/5 from 909 votes. Choose Câline for a fresh and aldehydic character. Wins on versatility. 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, Câline or Prada Tendre?

Prada Tendre lasts longest (Prada Tendre 68/100, Câline 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Câline or Prada Tendre?

Projection is very close: Câline 64/100, Prada Tendre 64/100 for sillage.

Do Câline and Prada Tendre smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Neroli, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine.

Is Câline or Prada Tendre better for summer or winter?

For summer, Câline 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 Câline and Prada Tendre?

Câline has top notes of Aldehydes, Neroli, Bergamot and Mimosa, heart notes of Jasmine, Patchouli, Carnation and Ginger, a base of oak moss, Virginia Cedar, Musk and Sandalwood. 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.