Fragrance comparison

Seductive vs Tendenza

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 298 ratings analysed

4 wins

Seductive

Boadicea the Victorious

3.93206 votes

Rank #7,771 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Tendenza

Van Gils · 2005

4.2292 votes

Rank #10,319 PowderyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Seductive takes 4 of 7 categories.

Seductive
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, 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.

Seductive4/7

Tendenza3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SeductiveBoadicea the Victorious

TendenzaVan Gils

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 206 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

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

39%Love

37%Like

3%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

206 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

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevitySeductive

SillageSeductive

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value71

Category winnerTendenzaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

balsamic69%

powdery61%

powdery92%

fruity77%

fresh spicy53%

vanilla46%

fresh38%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both powdery and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ResinMintIris

Heart

FirRosemaryJasmine

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodMuskAmber

Top15-30 mins

Red AppleCinnamonPineappleBergamotLimeJuniper BerriesMelonMint

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderJasmineVioletLily-of-the-ValleyGeranium

Base6-8 hrs

VanilleSandalwoodIrisAmberMuskPatchouliVirginia CedarVetyver

InformationalShared notesMint, Iris, Jasmine and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Tendenza, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer50

Fall95

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring88

Summer100

Fall44

Winter19

Day100

Night16

Category winnerSeductiveMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men63

Unisex37

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,771

PerfumerJohn Stephen

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#10,319

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2005

Reviews14

Category winnerSeductiveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Seductive by Boadicea the Victorious opens with a cold burst of mint, resinous sap, and powdery iris. As the fragrance settles, earthy fir needles and sharp rosemary blend into a dark base of patchouli and sandalwood. It shines in crisp winter air and cool autumn dampness, offering a raw forest floor feel for lovers o…

Reviews →

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 …

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

Fancy NightsJessica SimpsonRUNNER-UP vs

Nino Cerruti Pour FemmeCerrutiWINNER

3 people compared this today

Sweet DreamsHouse Of SillageWINNER vs

Safari ElixirAthoor Al AlamRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

PrometheuNecalliWINNER vs

Bruno ImperialAnfar LondonRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Super CedarByredoRUNNER-UP vs

NorthMendittorosaWINNER

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Seductive or Tendenza?

Seductive takes 4 of 7 categories. Seductive is rated 3.93/5 from 206 votes; Tendenza is rated 4.22/5 from 92 votes. Choose Seductive for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, 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, Seductive or Tendenza?

Seductive lasts longest (Seductive 74/100, Tendenza 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Seductive or Tendenza?

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

Do Seductive and Tendenza smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Iris, Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is Seductive or Tendenza better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Seductive and Tendenza?

Seductive has top notes of Resin, Mint and Iris, heart notes of Fir, Rosemary and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber. 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.