Fragrance comparison

Sublime vs Spirit of Tender Secrets

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 129 ratings analysed

5 wins

Sublime

Ulric de Varens · 2014

3.68114 votes

Rank #17,866 White FloralSweet

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77%scent match

Very similar

Spirit of Tender Secrets

Spirit

3.1315 votes

Rank #57,286 White FloralSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sublime takes 5 of 6 categories.

Sublime
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Spirit of Tender Secrets
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sublime5/6

Spirit of Tender Secrets1/6

Ratings & consensus: Sublime
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sublime
Sillage & projection: Sublime
Value for money: Spirit of Tender Secrets
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Sublime
Fragranxe ranking: Sublime

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SublimeUlric de Varens

Spirit of Tender SecretsSpirit

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 114 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

3.13/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 44%Had 36%Want 21%

Category winnerSublimeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

50%Like

6%Ok

21%Dislike

2%Hate

114 votes

7%Love

27%Like

40%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate53

Category winners

LongevitySublime

SillageSublime

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value86

Category winnerSpirit of Tender SecretsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

sweet83%

citrus65%

vanilla48%

powdery30%

white floral100%

sweet90%

citrus80%

vanilla70%

powdery60%

fruity50%

Scent match77%Very similar · both white floral, sweet and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

NeroliMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

Orange BlossomJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

MarshmallowVanilla

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeNeroliRaspberry

Heart1-2 hrs

JasmineOrange BlossomHeliotrope

Base2-3 hrs

VanillaSandalwoodPraline

Category winnerSublimeLongest dry-down: 4-6 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer57

Fall0

Winter81

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer40

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night43

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 40%Work 25%Date 21%Party 14%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 46%Work 26%Date 20%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,866

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2014

Reviews17

Overall rank#57,286

PerfumerSylvie Fischer

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSublimeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sublime by Ulric de Varens greets you with a crisp burst of zesty mandarin orange and bright neroli. The citrus sparks immediately before mellowing into sweet orange blossom petals and light jasmine. At the base, confectioner sugar blends into soft vanilla and pillowy marshmallow, creating an airy sweetness that stays…

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Spirit of Tender Secrets by Spirit opens with a sparkling burst of mandarin orange, tart raspberry, and fresh neroli that instantly lifts your mood. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, a creamy heart of orange blossom, jasmine, and almond-like heliotrope emerges, casting a soft powdery floral glow over the skin. Th…

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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, Sublime or Spirit of Tender Secrets?

Sublime takes 5 of 6 categories. Sublime is rated 3.68/5 from 114 votes; Spirit of Tender Secrets is rated 3.13/5 from 15 votes. Choose Sublime for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Spirit of Tender Secrets for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sublime or Spirit of Tender Secrets?

Sublime lasts longest (Sublime 53/100, Spirit of Tender Secrets 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sublime or Spirit of Tender Secrets?

Sublime projects furthest (Sublime 62/100, Spirit of Tender Secrets 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sublime and Spirit of Tender Secrets smell similar?

Very similar: a 77% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Neroli, Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom and Jasmine.

Is Sublime or Spirit of Tender Secrets better for summer or winter?

Sublime suits daytime wear; Spirit of Tender Secrets suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sublime and Spirit of Tender Secrets?

Sublime has top notes of Neroli and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Marshmallow and Vanilla. Spirit of Tender Secrets has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Neroli and Raspberry, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Heliotrope, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Praline.