Fragrance comparison

Conch vs Tendenza

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 103 ratings analysed

Conch

Seajewels

3.7311 votes

Rank #48,408 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Tendenza

Van Gils · 2005

4.2292 votes

Rank #10,352 PowderyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tendenza takes 4 of 5 categories.

Conch
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Tendenza
Choose it for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Conch1/5

Tendenza4/5

Ratings & consensus: Tendenza
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tendenza
Sillage & projection: Tendenza
Value for money: Conch
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

ConchSeajewels

TendenzaVan Gils

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 40%Had 11%Want 49%

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

18%Love

64%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

9%Hate

11 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

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityTendenza

SillageTendenza

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value71

Category winnerConchBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

powdery92%

fruity77%

fresh spicy53%

vanilla46%

fresh38%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both powdery and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green NotesBergamotMint

Heart

JasmineRoseOrchidLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Virginia CedarMuskSandalwoodAmber

Top15-30 mins

Red AppleCinnamonPineappleBergamotLimeJuniper BerriesMelonMint

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderJasmineVioletLily-of-the-ValleyGeranium

Base6-8 hrs

VanilleSandalwoodIrisAmberMuskPatchouliVirginia CedarVetyver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mint, Jasmine 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 season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night14

Spring88

Summer100

Fall44

Winter19

Day100

Night16

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,408

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#10,352

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2005

Reviews14

Category winnerTendenzaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Conch by Seajewels is an aromatic fougere that leans into green, minty freshness and a clean, woody base. It captures the essence of a beach day, pairing crisp bergamot and cooling mint with a floral heart of jasmine and rose. This is a straightforward, masculine-leaning scent for casual summer wear that prioritizes a…

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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, Conch or Tendenza?

Tendenza takes 4 of 5 categories. Conch is rated 3.73/5 from 11 votes; Tendenza is rated 4.22/5 from 92 votes. Choose Conch for a green and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tendenza for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Conch or Tendenza?

Tendenza lasts longest (Tendenza 66/100, Conch 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Conch or Tendenza?

Tendenza projects furthest (Tendenza 63/100, Conch 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Conch and Tendenza smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mint, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Conch or Tendenza better for summer or winter?

Conch suits daytime wear; Tendenza suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Conch and Tendenza?

Conch has top notes of Green Notes, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Orchid and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Virginia Cedar, Musk, Sandalwood 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.