Fragrance comparison

Prada Tendre vs Only The Brave

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 4,429 ratings analysed

6 wins

Prada Tendre

Prada

4.09909 votes

Rank #26,639 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Only The Brave

Diesel

3.873,520 votes

Rank #30,583 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Prada Tendre takes 6 of 8 categories.

Prada Tendre
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Only The Brave
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Prada Tendre6/8

Only The Brave2/8

Ratings & consensus: Prada Tendre
Community sentiment: Prada Tendre
Longevity: Prada Tendre
Sillage & projection: Prada Tendre
Value for money: Only The Brave
Versatility: Only The Brave
Note pyramid (duration): Prada Tendre
Fragranxe ranking: Prada Tendre

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Prada TendrePrada

Only The BraveDiesel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 909 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.87/ 5 · 3,520 votes

Have 52%Had 37%Want 12%

Category winnerPrada TendreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

49%Like

1%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

909 votes

26%Love

51%Like

10%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

3,520 votes

Category winnerPrada TendreMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityPrada Tendre

SillagePrada Tendre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value65

Category winnerOnly The BraveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

patchouli61%

amber100%

citrus90%

leather80%

powdery70%

woody60%

animalic50%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

BergamotNeroliMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Tea LeafTahitian VetiverGuatemalan CardamomIndian Jasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

Indonesian Patchouli LeafSandalwoodBenzoinVirginia CedarFrench labdanum

Top15 to 30 minutes

Amalfi LemonMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

VioletVirginia CedarCoriander

Base3 to 6 hours

AmberLeatherBenzoinFrench labdanumStyrax

Category winnerPrada TendreLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night54

Spring100

Summer86

Fall64

Winter36

Day100

Night55

Category winnerOnly The BraveMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex17

Women81

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,639

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm, Clement Gavarry

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,583

PerfumerAlienor Massenet, Olivier Polge, Pierre Wargnye

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPrada TendreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Prada Tendre by Prada delivers a fresh and grounding twist on the classic oriental woody family. It opens with an invigorating splash of Italian bergamot, bitter neroli, and tart lemon that wakes up the skin with zesty brightness. As the initial citrus sparkle softens, a soothing heart of steeped tea leaf, spicy Guate…

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Only The Brave by Diesel is an oriental woody eau de toilette built on a lively contrast of crisp fruit and warm resin. It opens with an energetic splash of Amalfi lemon and mandarin orange, creating an immediate bright lift. As the citrus sparkle settles, a powdery heart of violet leaf and Virginia cedar emerges, acc…

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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, Prada Tendre or Only The Brave?

Prada Tendre takes 6 of 8 categories. Prada Tendre is rated 4.09/5 from 909 votes; Only The Brave is rated 3.87/5 from 3,520 votes. Choose Prada Tendre for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Only The Brave for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Prada Tendre or Only The Brave?

Prada Tendre lasts longest (Prada Tendre 68/100, Only The Brave 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Prada Tendre or Only The Brave?

Prada Tendre projects furthest (Prada Tendre 64/100, Only The Brave 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Prada Tendre and Only The Brave smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Benzoin, Virginia Cedar and French labdanum.

Is Prada Tendre or Only The Brave better for summer or winter?

For summer, Only The Brave is the stronger pick. For winter, Prada Tendre is the stronger pick. Prada Tendre suits daytime wear; Only The Brave suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Prada Tendre and Only The Brave?

Prada Tendre has top notes of Bergamot, Neroli, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Tea Leaf, Tahitian Vetiver, Guatemalan Cardamom and Indian Jasmine, a base of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Virginia Cedar. Only The Brave has top notes of Amalfi Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet, Virginia Cedar and Coriander, a base of Amber, Leather, Benzoin and French labdanum.