Fragrance comparison

Lua vs Tendenza

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 750 ratings analysed

Lua

Xerjoff

4.06658 votes

Rank #6,736 PowderyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

5 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 5 of 7 categories.

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

Lua2/7

Tendenza5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LuaXerjoff

TendenzaVan Gils

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 658 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

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

37%Love

42%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

658 votes

26%Love

52%Like

2%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

88 votes

Category winnerLuaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityTendenza

SillageTendenza

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value71

Category winnerTendenzaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

citrus92%

musky84%

iris77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

powdery92%

fruity77%

fresh spicy53%

vanilla46%

fresh38%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both powdery and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MelonOrangeBergamot

Heart

IrisRoseLily-of-the-ValleyPink Pepper

Base

MuskVanillaPatchouliCedar

Top15-30 mins

Red AppleCinnamonPineappleBergamotLimeJuniper BerriesMelonMint

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderJasmineVioletLily-of-the-ValleyGeranium

Base6-8 hrs

VanilleSandalwoodIrisAmberMuskPatchouliVirginia CedarVetyver

InformationalShared notesMelon, Bergamot, Iris 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

Summer80

Fall0

Winter34

Day–

Night–

Spring88

Summer100

Fall44

Winter19

Day100

Night16

Category winnerTendenzaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex13

Women86

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,736

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews34

Overall rank#10,352

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2005

Reviews14

Category winnerLuaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lua opens with a splash of sweet melon, tart orange, and bergamot before settling into a soapy heart of powdery iris, lily of the valley, and rose. A soft base of musk and vanilla anchors the scent. It suits bright spring mornings and warm summer office wear for anyone who appreciates a refined, clean aesthetic.

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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, Lua or Tendenza?

Tendenza takes 5 of 7 categories. Lua is rated 4.06/5 from 658 votes; Tendenza is rated 4.22/5 from 92 votes. Choose Lua for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Tendenza for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lua or Tendenza?

They last about the same: Tendenza 66/100, Lua 64/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Lua or Tendenza?

Projection is very close: Tendenza 63/100, Lua 61/100 for sillage.

Do Lua and Tendenza smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and vanilla accords. Common notes include Melon, Bergamot, Iris and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Lua or Tendenza better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Lua and Tendenza?

Lua has top notes of Melon, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Pink Pepper, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Patchouli and Cedar. 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.