Fragrance comparison

Shozan Black vs Tender Blossom

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 505 ratings analysed

3 wins

Shozan Black

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

4.4212 votes

Rank #51,490 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Tender Blossom

Betty Barclay

3.53493 votes

Rank #9,539 FloralFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shozan Black takes 3 of 4 categories.

Shozan Black
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Tender Blossom
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Shozan Black3/4

Tender Blossom1/4

Ratings & consensus: Shozan Black
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Shozan Black
Sillage & projection: Shozan Black
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tender Blossom

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Shozan BlackPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Tender BlossomBetty Barclay

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 2%Had 38%Want 60%

3.53/ 5 · 493 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

Category winnerShozan BlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

58%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

18%Love

65%Like

8%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

343 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityShozan Black

SillageShozan Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value73

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

warm spicy74%

powdery65%

citrus56%

floral100%

fresh86%

fruity72%

aquatic58%

ozonic44%

musky30%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

LitchiFreesiaWatery Notes

Heart2 to 3 hours

MagnoliaPepperGinger

Base3 to 5 hours

SandalwoodCedarWhite Musk

Top

MelonLitchi

Heart

PeonyMagnoliaCyclamenFreesia

Base

MuskSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesLitchi, Freesia, Magnolia and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Shozan Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter7

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,490

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,539

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews66

Category winnerTender BlossomHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shozan Black by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a floral woody musk fragrance built on an airy, crisp contrast. It opens with juicy litchi fruit, delicate freesia, and refreshing watery notes that feel clean and dewy. As the top notes settle, a distinct spicy core emerges through sharp pepper and warm ginger alongside …

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Tender Blossom by Betty Barclay is a bright, floral-fruity scent for women that leans into fresh, ozonic textures. With a prominent melon opening and a floral peony heart, this 2013 release delivers a clean, airy feel that is perfectly suited for warm spring days or casual office wear. It keeps things uncomplicated, o…

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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, Shozan Black or Tender Blossom?

Shozan Black takes 3 of 4 categories. Shozan Black is rated 4.42/5 from 12 votes; Tender Blossom is rated 3.53/5 from 493 votes. Choose Shozan Black for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Tender Blossom for a floral and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Shozan Black or Tender Blossom?

Shozan Black lasts longest (Shozan Black 60/100, Tender Blossom 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shozan Black or Tender Blossom?

Shozan Black projects furthest (Shozan Black 75/100, Tender Blossom 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shozan Black and Tender Blossom smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Litchi, Freesia, Magnolia and Sandalwood.

Is Shozan Black or Tender Blossom better for summer or winter?

Shozan Black suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shozan Black and Tender Blossom?

Shozan Black has top notes of Litchi, Freesia and Watery Notes, heart notes of Magnolia, Pepper and Ginger, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar and White Musk. Tender Blossom has top notes of Melon and Litchi, heart notes of Peony, Magnolia, Cyclamen and Freesia, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Cedar.