Fragrance comparison

La Ravissante vs Tenderness

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 194 ratings analysed

3 wins

La Ravissante

MDCI Parfums

3.73171 votes

Rank #8,807 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Tenderness

Pure Sense

2.4823 votes

Rank #57,736 FruityPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

La Ravissante takes 3 of 5 categories.

La Ravissante
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Tenderness
Choose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

La Ravissante3/5

Tenderness2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

La RavissanteMDCI Parfums

TendernessPure Sense

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 171 votes

Have 20%Had 8%Want 72%

2.48/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 23%Had 8%Want 69%

Category winnerLa RavissanteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

35%Like

20%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

142 votes

17%Love

9%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

39%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate37

Category winners

LongevityTenderness

SillageLa Ravissante

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value43

Category winnerTendernessBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

floral84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

fruity100%

powdery90%

sweet80%

floral70%

musky60%

lactonic50%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both fruity, powdery and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Nashi PearCarambola (Star Fruit)PomegranateLemonRed Berries

Heart

OsmanthusOzonic notesMagnoliaHoneysuckleJasmine

Base

MarshmallowDriftwoodWhite MuskSandalwoodVanilla

Top15-30 mins

MarshmallowApricotBig Strawberry

Heart2-3 hrs

OsmanthusMagnolia

Base5-7 hrs

White SuedeMuskAlmond

InformationalShared notesOsmanthus, Magnolia and Marshmallow. Durations are only published for Tenderness, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer63

Fall70

Winter49

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer25

Fall75

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Casual 37%Work 29%Date 25%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,807

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#57,736

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerLa RavissanteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

La Ravissante is a bright fruity floral with a soft gourmand base. Reviewers often notice tangy red fruits, pear-like freshness, honeysuckle, osmanthus, powdery marshmallow, and a clean woody musk finish. It suits shoppers who want a feminine, polished fruity scent that feels lively without becoming syrupy. Sample fi…

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Tenderness by Pure Sense brings a playful gourmand profile with a fluffy, pillowy twist. The opening hits immediately with candied big strawberry, fuzzy ripe apricot, and a dusting of powdery marshmallow. Give it ten minutes. Once the sharp alcohol evaporates, the heart reveals milky osmanthus and fresh magnolia bloss…

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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, La Ravissante or Tenderness?

La Ravissante takes 3 of 5 categories. La Ravissante is rated 3.73/5 from 171 votes; Tenderness is rated 2.48/5 from 23 votes. Choose La Ravissante for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Tenderness for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, La Ravissante or Tenderness?

They last about the same: Tenderness 72/100, La Ravissante 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, La Ravissante or Tenderness?

La Ravissante projects furthest (La Ravissante 59/100, Tenderness 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do La Ravissante and Tenderness smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Osmanthus, Magnolia and Marshmallow.

Is La Ravissante or Tenderness better for summer or winter?

Tenderness suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in La Ravissante and Tenderness?

La Ravissante has top notes of Nashi Pear, Carambola (Star Fruit), Pomegranate and Lemon, heart notes of Osmanthus, Ozonic notes, Magnolia and Honeysuckle, a base of Marshmallow, Driftwood, White Musk and Sandalwood. Tenderness has top notes of Marshmallow, Apricot and Big Strawberry, heart notes of Osmanthus and Magnolia, a base of White Suede, Musk and Almond.