MV3 vs Tendenza
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
MV3 takes 6 of 7 categories.
MV3Choose it for a amber and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
TendenzaChoose it for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
MV36/7
Tendenza1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- MV3
- Community sentiment
- MV3
- Longevity
- MV3
- Sillage & projection
- MV3
- Value for money
- MV3
- Versatility
- Tendenza
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- MV3
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MV3MACTendenzaVan GilsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.68/ 5 · 96 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
4.22/ 5 · 92 votes
Have 43%Had 36%Want 21%
Category winnerMV3Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate77%Love
18%Like
1%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
96 votes
26%Love
52%Like
2%Ok
19%Dislike
0%Hate
88 votes
Category winnerMV3Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMV3
SillageMV3
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMV3Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
leather92%
powdery84%
vanilla77%
animalic69%
sweet61%
powdery92%
fruity77%
fresh spicy53%
vanilla46%
fresh38%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both powdery and vanilla
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
LeatherTolu BalsamVanilleAmberVetyverJasmineBergamot
No top / heart / base split published
Top15-30 mins
Red AppleCinnamonPineappleBergamotLimeJuniper BerriesMelonMint
Heart2-4 hrs
LavenderJasmineVioletLily-of-the-ValleyGeranium
Base6-8 hrs
VanilleSandalwoodIrisAmberMuskPatchouliVirginia CedarVetyver
InformationalShared notesVanille, Amber, Vetyver and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Tendenza, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring27
Summer23
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring88
Summer100
Fall44
Winter19
Day100
Night16
Category winnerTendenzaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,842
PerfumerCecile Krakower
Launched—
Reviews20
Overall rank#10,284
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2005
Reviews14
Category winnerMV3Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMAC MV3 opens with a sharp burst of bergamot that clears quickly, revealing heavy leather wrapped in rich tolu balsam and warm amber. Dark vanilla and earthy vetiver anchor the base, giving the composition a smoky, resinous weight that feels distinctly vintage yet edgy. As the fragrance warms on skin, powdery jasmine…
Reviews →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 …
Reviews →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, MV3 or Tendenza?
MV3 takes 6 of 7 categories. MV3 is rated 4.68/5 from 96 votes; Tendenza is rated 4.22/5 from 92 votes. Choose MV3 for a amber and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Tendenza for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, MV3 or Tendenza?
MV3 lasts longest (MV3 70/100, Tendenza 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, MV3 or Tendenza?
MV3 projects furthest (MV3 68/100, Tendenza 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do MV3 and Tendenza smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and vanilla accords. Common notes include Vanille, Amber, Vetyver and Jasmine.
Is MV3 or Tendenza better for summer or winter?
For summer, Tendenza is the stronger pick. For winter, MV3 is the stronger pick. Tendenza suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in MV3 and Tendenza?
MV3 features Leather, Tolu Balsam, Vanille, Amber and Vetyver. 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.
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