Fragrance comparison

RDLC for Men vs Tendenza

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 115 ratings analysed

RDLC for Men

Lee Cooper Originals

4.0023 votes

Rank #22,295 FruityMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Tendenza

Van Gils · 2005

4.2292 votes

Rank #9,426 PowderyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tendenza takes 5 of 6 categories.

RDLC for Men
Choose it for a fruity and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Tendenza
Choose it for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

RDLC for Men1/6

Tendenza5/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RDLC for MenLee Cooper Originals

TendenzaVan Gils

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 47%Had 17%Want 36%

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

26%Love

61%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

26%Love

52%Like

2%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

88 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityTendenza

SillageTendenza

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value71

Category winnerRDLC for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

musky92%

cinnamon84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

powdery61%

powdery92%

fruity77%

fresh spicy53%

vanilla46%

fresh38%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both fruity and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Red AppleBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonAnise

Base5-7 hrs

MuskAmberWoodsy Notes

Top15-30 mins

Red AppleCinnamonPineappleBergamotLimeJuniper BerriesMelonMint

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderJasmineVioletLily-of-the-ValleyGeranium

Base6-8 hrs

VanilleSandalwoodIrisAmberMuskPatchouliVirginia CedarVetyver

Category winnerTendenzaLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter67

Day64

Night100

Spring88

Summer100

Fall44

Winter19

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Party 38%Casual 30%Date 22%Work 11%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 37%Work 34%Date 21%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,295

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#9,426

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2005

Reviews14

Category winnerTendenzaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

RDLC for Men by Lee Cooper Originals delivers an energetic, sweet blast designed for cold evenings and lively nights out. The initial spray hits hard with crisp red apple and bright bergamot before settling into a warm, spicy heart of ground cinnamon and cool star anise. It is unapologetically bold. You get a solid do…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, RDLC for Men or Tendenza?

Tendenza takes 5 of 6 categories. RDLC for Men is rated 4.00/5 from 23 votes; Tendenza is rated 4.22/5 from 92 votes. Choose RDLC for Men for a fruity and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Tendenza for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, RDLC for Men or Tendenza?

Tendenza lasts longest (Tendenza 66/100, RDLC for Men 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, RDLC for Men or Tendenza?

Tendenza projects furthest (Tendenza 63/100, RDLC for Men 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do RDLC for Men and Tendenza smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Red Apple, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Musk.

Is RDLC for Men or Tendenza better for summer or winter?

RDLC for Men suits evening wear; Tendenza suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in RDLC for Men and Tendenza?

RDLC for Men has top notes of Red Apple and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon and Anise, a base of Musk, Amber and Woodsy Notes. 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.