Fragrance comparison

I.Mirage 23 vs Tender Absolute

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

I.Mirage 23

IO.KO 1954

4.2825 votes

Rank #18,100 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Tender Absolute

Marc Joseph

5.001 votes

Rank #53,416 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.

I.Mirage 23
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Tender Absolute
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection.

I.Mirage 231/3

Tender Absolute1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Tender Absolute
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: I.Mirage 23

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

I.Mirage 23IO.KO 1954

Tender AbsoluteMarc Joseph

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 7%Had 6%Want 87%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

36%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

25 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTender Absolute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

white floral77%

fresh spicy69%

animalic61%

fruity100%

white floral90%

sweet80%

woody70%

musky60%

citrus50%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBlack CurrantBergamotRosemaryPink Pepper

Heart

ImmortelleLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

AmbergrisLeatherMuskVanillaCedarPatchouli

Top20-30 mins

LemonBlack Currant

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

BlackberryWoody NotesMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesLemon, Black Currant, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Tender Absolute, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer92

Fall62

Winter23

Day100

Night73

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day92

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Not enough votes yet

Casual 31%Date 28%Work 25%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,100

PerfumerEnzo Galardi

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#53,416

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerI.Mirage 23Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

I.Mirage 23 is a bright, floral woody composition that leans into citrus and aromatic facets. It opens with a punchy blast of bergamot and lemon before settling into a soft, floral heart defined by immortelle. Best worn in moderate spring weather, it serves as a versatile, everyday scent for those who enjoy a clean an…

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Marc Joseph Tender Absolute delivers an immediate burst of bright lemon and tangy black currant. The fruit feels crisp. Within twenty minutes, the citrus edge settles, allowing dewy lily-of-the-valley and creamy jasmine flower petals to bloom across the skin with gentle sweetness. It never turns screechy. As the midda…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, I.Mirage 23 or Tender Absolute?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. I.Mirage 23 is rated 4.28/5 from 25 votes; Tender Absolute is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose I.Mirage 23 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tender Absolute for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, I.Mirage 23 or Tender Absolute?

They last about the same: I.Mirage 23 80/100, Tender Absolute 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, I.Mirage 23 or Tender Absolute?

Tender Absolute projects furthest (Tender Absolute 69/100, I.Mirage 23 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do I.Mirage 23 and Tender Absolute smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Black Currant, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine.

Is I.Mirage 23 or Tender Absolute better for summer or winter?

I.Mirage 23 suits daytime wear; Tender Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in I.Mirage 23 and Tender Absolute?

I.Mirage 23 has top notes of Lemon, Black Currant, Bergamot and Rosemary, heart notes of Immortelle, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Ambergris, Leather, Musk and Vanilla. Tender Absolute has top notes of Lemon and Black Currant, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Blackberry, Woody Notes, Musk and Vanilla.