Fragrance comparison

Ruh Al Teeb vs Tendenza

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 161 ratings analysed

Ruh Al Teeb

Rasasi

3.7869 votes

Rank #14,466 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

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.

Ruh Al Teeb
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Tendenza
Choose it for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ruh Al Teeb2/7

Tendenza5/7

Ratings & consensus: Tendenza
Community sentiment: Tendenza
Longevity: Ruh Al Teeb
Sillage & projection: Ruh Al Teeb
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

Ruh Al TeebRasasi

TendenzaVan Gils

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 41%Had 20%Want 39%

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

27%Love

50%Like

3%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

62 votes

26%Love

52%Like

2%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

88 votes

Category winnerTendenzaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityRuh Al Teeb

SillageRuh Al Teeb

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value71

Category winnerTendenzaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

rose84%

herbal77%

green69%

warm spicy61%

powdery92%

fruity77%

fresh spicy53%

vanilla46%

fresh38%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseMarigoldChamomileJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Heart

GeraniumSpicy NotesSandalwoodAmber

Base

Green NotesMuskPatchouliMelon

Top15-30 mins

Red AppleCinnamonPineappleBergamotLimeJuniper BerriesMelonMint

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderJasmineVioletLily-of-the-ValleyGeranium

Base6-8 hrs

VanilleSandalwoodIrisAmberMuskPatchouliVirginia CedarVetyver

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Geranium and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Tendenza, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer100

Fall50

Winter17

Day100

Night20

Spring88

Summer100

Fall44

Winter19

Day100

Night16

Category winnerTendenzaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,466

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#10,352

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2005

Reviews14

Category winnerTendenzaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ruh Al Teeb by Rasasi is a classic floral green perfume oil for women. It opens with a sharp burst of chamomile and marigold, settling into a powdery heart of geranium and sandalwood. The dry-down leaves a clean, musk-heavy trail on the skin, making it a reliable choice for daily wear in warmer spring and summer weath…

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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, Ruh Al Teeb or Tendenza?

Tendenza takes 5 of 7 categories. Ruh Al Teeb is rated 3.78/5 from 69 votes; Tendenza is rated 4.22/5 from 92 votes. Choose Ruh Al Teeb for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Tendenza for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ruh Al Teeb or Tendenza?

Ruh Al Teeb lasts longest (Ruh Al Teeb 83/100, Tendenza 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ruh Al Teeb or Tendenza?

Ruh Al Teeb projects furthest (Ruh Al Teeb 70/100, Tendenza 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ruh Al Teeb and Tendenza smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Geranium and Sandalwood.

Is Ruh Al Teeb or Tendenza better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ruh Al Teeb and Tendenza?

Ruh Al Teeb has top notes of Rose, Marigold, Chamomile and Jasmine, heart notes of Geranium, Spicy Notes, Sandalwood and Amber, a base of Green Notes, Musk, Patchouli and Melon. 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.