Skip to content
FRAGRANXE
Fragrance comparison

Russian Present Red vs Niagara Tendre

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

Updated 28 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Russian Present Red takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Russian Present Red

    Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Niagara Tendre

    Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Russian Present Red3/4
Niagara Tendre1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Russian Present Red
Sillage & projection
Niagara Tendre
Value for money
Russian Present Red
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Russian Present Red

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Russian Present RedSergio Nero
Niagara TendreParfums Genty
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.47/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%
3.44/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 0%Had 43%Want 57%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
16%Love
47%Like
11%Ok
21%Dislike
5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

0%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
50%Dislike
0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity52
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate62
⏱ Longevity35
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate50
Category winners

LongevityRussian Present Red

SillageNiagara Tendre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value100
¤ Price value63
Category winnerRussian Present RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
vanilla92%
fruity84%
musky77%
powdery69%
sweet61%
citrus100%
musky92%
fruity84%
floral77%
white floral61%
woody53%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, musky and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
OrangeBlack CurrantMandarin OrangeCassia BourbonBergamot
Heart
ApricotRoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyLily
Base
MuskVanillaTonka BeanAmberCedar
Top15-30 mins
LemonBlack CurrantMandarin OrangeGreen Notes
Heart2-3 hrs
Lily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaAppleJasmineRosePeachApricot
Base4-6 hrs
MuskCedarSandalwoodAmber
InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Mandarin Orange, Apricot and Rose. Durations are only published for Niagara Tendre, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring60
Summer40
Fall100
Winter40
Day100
Night40
Spring0
Summer100
Fall0
Winter50
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,046

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#71,399

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRussian Present RedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Russian Present Red by Sergio Nero opens with a bright splash of orange and black currant, settling into a heart of apricot and floral notes. It is a floral fruity scent that feels playful and easy to wear. This 2015 release provides a soft, sweet experience that works well for casual daytime activities during the war…

Reviews →

Niagara Tendre by Parfums Genty opens with a sharp flash of tart lemon, juicy mandarin orange, and crushed green leaves. The alcohol lift clears within two minutes. Dewy lily-of-the-valley quickly steps forward alongside soft freesia and sweet sliced peach, creating a brisk floral heart that feels like cool morning ra…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Russian Present Red or Niagara Tendre?

Russian Present Red takes 3 of 4 categories. Russian Present Red is rated 3.47/5 from 19 votes; Niagara Tendre is rated 3.44/5 from 9 votes. Choose Russian Present Red for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Niagara Tendre for a citrus and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Russian Present Red or Niagara Tendre?

Russian Present Red lasts longest (Russian Present Red 52/100, Niagara Tendre 35/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Russian Present Red or Niagara Tendre?

Projection is very close: Niagara Tendre 55/100, Russian Present Red 53/100 for sillage.

Do Russian Present Red and Niagara Tendre smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, musky and fruity accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Mandarin Orange, Apricot and Rose.

Is Russian Present Red or Niagara Tendre better for summer or winter?

Russian Present Red suits daytime wear; Niagara Tendre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Russian Present Red and Niagara Tendre?

Russian Present Red has top notes of Orange, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Cassia Bourbon, heart notes of Apricot, Rose, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Amber. Niagara Tendre has top notes of Lemon, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Green Notes, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia, Apple and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood and Amber.

Add to comparison

Find a fragrance