Fragrance comparison

Colette vs Tendenza

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,524 ratings analysed

Colette

Tocca

4.181,432 votes

Rank #2,667 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Tendenza

Van Gils · 2005

4.2292 votes

Rank #10,284 PowderyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tendenza takes 4 of 7 categories.

Colette
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Tendenza
Choose it for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Colette3/7

Tendenza4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ColetteTocca

TendenzaVan Gils

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 1,432 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

4.22/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 43%Had 36%Want 21%

Category winnerColetteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

42%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

1,432 votes

26%Love

52%Like

2%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

88 votes

Category winnerColetteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityTendenza

SillageTendenza

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value71

Category winnerTendenzaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

vanilla69%

amber61%

powdery92%

fruity77%

fresh spicy53%

vanilla46%

fresh38%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both powdery and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Amalfi LemonBergamotJuniper BerriesMandarin Orange

Heart

VioletPink PepperJasmineCyclamen

Base

VanilleSandalwoodMuskAmberVirginia CedarIncensePine needles

Top15-30 mins

Red AppleCinnamonPineappleBergamotLimeJuniper BerriesMelonMint

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderJasmineVioletLily-of-the-ValleyGeranium

Base6-8 hrs

VanilleSandalwoodIrisAmberMuskPatchouliVirginia CedarVetyver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Juniper Berries, Violet and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Tendenza, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter47

Day–

Night–

Spring88

Summer100

Fall44

Winter19

Day100

Night16

Category winnerTendenzaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex13

Women87

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,667

PerfumerIrina Burlakova

Launched—

Reviews201

Overall rank#10,284

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2005

Reviews14

Category winnerColetteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Colette opens with a bright, fizzy burst of Amalfi lemon and aromatic juniper berries. It feels like a cool breeze on a sunny spring morning. As the scent settles, a soft violet and powdery iris-like texture takes over, blending with a creamy base of vanilla and warm sandalwood. This is a skin scent that sits close to…

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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, Colette or Tendenza?

Tendenza takes 4 of 7 categories. Colette is rated 4.18/5 from 1,432 votes; Tendenza is rated 4.22/5 from 92 votes. Choose Colette for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Tendenza for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Colette or Tendenza?

Tendenza lasts longest (Tendenza 66/100, Colette 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Colette or Tendenza?

Tendenza projects furthest (Tendenza 63/100, Colette 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Colette and Tendenza smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and vanilla accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Juniper Berries, Violet and Jasmine.

Is Colette or Tendenza better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Colette and Tendenza?

Colette has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Juniper Berries and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet, Pink Pepper, Jasmine and Cyclamen, a base of Vanille, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber. 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.