Fragrance comparison

Pseudonym vs Tendenza

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 191 ratings analysed

Pseudonym

3.2299 votes

Rank #19,927 FruityFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Tendenza

Van Gils · 2005

4.2292 votes

Rank #10,319 PowderyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tendenza takes 6 of 7 categories.

Pseudonym
Choose it for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on community sentiment. 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.

Pseudonym1/7

Tendenza6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PseudonymLR

TendenzaVan Gils

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.22/ 5 · 99 votes

Have 35%Had 38%Want 27%

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

10%Love

71%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

79 votes

26%Love

52%Like

2%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

88 votes

Category winnerPseudonymMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityTendenza

SillageTendenza

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value71

Category winnerTendenzaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

fresh92%

aquatic84%

powdery77%

woody69%

floral61%

powdery92%

fruity77%

fresh spicy53%

vanilla46%

fresh38%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both fruity, powdery and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MelonPeachLitchi

Heart

JasmineWater LilyViolet

Base

SandalwoodVanilleVetyver

Top15-30 mins

Red AppleCinnamonPineappleBergamotLimeJuniper BerriesMelonMint

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderJasmineVioletLily-of-the-ValleyGeranium

Base6-8 hrs

VanilleSandalwoodIrisAmberMuskPatchouliVirginia CedarVetyver

InformationalShared notesMelon, Jasmine, Violet and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Tendenza, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer81

Fall0

Winter7

Day–

Night–

Spring88

Summer100

Fall44

Winter19

Day100

Night16

Category winnerTendenzaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,927

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#10,319

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2005

Reviews14

Category winnerTendenzaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pseudonym by LR is a floral fruity fragrance for women that relies on a refreshing mix of melon and peach. It provides a clean, airy presence that feels light on the skin, making it a reliable choice for warm summer days. The composition balances sweet fruit notes with subtle water lily and violet, grounded by a woody…

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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, Pseudonym or Tendenza?

Tendenza takes 6 of 7 categories. Pseudonym is rated 3.22/5 from 99 votes; Tendenza is rated 4.22/5 from 92 votes. Choose Pseudonym for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on community sentiment. 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, Pseudonym or Tendenza?

Tendenza lasts longest (Tendenza 66/100, Pseudonym 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pseudonym or Tendenza?

Tendenza projects furthest (Tendenza 63/100, Pseudonym 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pseudonym and Tendenza smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, powdery and fresh accords. Common notes include Melon, Jasmine, Violet and Sandalwood.

Is Pseudonym or Tendenza better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Pseudonym and Tendenza?

Pseudonym has top notes of Melon, Peach and Litchi, heart notes of Jasmine, Water Lily and Violet, a base of Sandalwood, Vanille 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.