Fragrance comparison

Sensuel vs Tendenza

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 107 ratings analysed

Sensuel

Vicky Tiel

3.9315 votes

Rank #22,128 WoodyAromatic

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32%scent match

Clearly different

Tendenza

Van Gils · 2005

4.2292 votes

Rank #9,424 PowderyFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Sensuel
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Tendenza
Choose it for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Sensuel2/4

Tendenza2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SensuelVicky Tiel

TendenzaVan Gils

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 28%Had 8%Want 64%

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

40%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

7%Hate

15 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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevitySensuel

SillageSensuel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value71

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

green77%

white floral69%

fresh spicy61%

powdery92%

fruity77%

fresh spicy53%

vanilla46%

fresh38%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both powdery and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VetyverSandalwoodMarigoldGreen NotesJasminePepperRaspberryVioletMuskVanilleCyclamenGardenia

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

Red AppleCinnamonPineappleBergamotLimeJuniper BerriesMelonMint

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderJasmineVioletLily-of-the-ValleyGeranium

Base6-8 hrs

VanilleSandalwoodIrisAmberMuskPatchouliVirginia CedarVetyver

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer25

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night29

Spring88

Summer100

Fall44

Winter19

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

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#22,128

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#9,424

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2005

Reviews14

Category winnerTendenzaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vicky Tiel Sensuel opens with a burst of sweet raspberry and green leaves, settling into a powdery floral blend of violet, gardenia, and marigold. A woody base of sandalwood and vetiver grounds the initial sweetness, making it a solid choice for spring days when you want something clean yet earthy on your skin.

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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, Sensuel or Tendenza?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Sensuel is rated 3.93/5 from 15 votes; Tendenza is rated 4.22/5 from 92 votes. Choose Sensuel for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tendenza for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sensuel or Tendenza?

Sensuel lasts longest (Sensuel 70/100, Tendenza 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sensuel or Tendenza?

Sensuel projects furthest (Sensuel 71/100, Tendenza 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sensuel and Tendenza smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Vetyver, Sandalwood, Jasmine and Violet.

Is Sensuel or Tendenza better for summer or winter?

Sensuel suits daytime wear; Tendenza suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sensuel and Tendenza?

Sensuel features Vetyver, Sandalwood, Marigold, Green Notes and Jasmine. 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.