Fragrance comparison

Tendenza vs The Exclusives Intuitive

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 157 ratings analysed

6 wins

Tendenza

Van Gils · 2005

4.2292 votes

Rank #10,340 PowderyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

The Exclusives Intuitive

Boadicea the Victorious

3.9565 votes

Rank #33,697 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tendenza takes 6 of 7 categories.

Tendenza
Choose it for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
The Exclusives Intuitive
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Tendenza6/7

The Exclusives Intuitive1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TendenzaVan Gils

The Exclusives IntuitiveBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 43%Had 36%Want 21%

3.95/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 33%Had 17%Want 50%

Category winnerTendenzaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

52%Like

2%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

88 votes

38%Love

37%Like

6%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerTendenzaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityThe Exclusives Intuitive

SillageTendenza

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value46

Category winnerTendenzaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery92%

fruity77%

fresh spicy53%

vanilla46%

fresh38%

green100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

citrus65%

woody53%

fresh42%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Red AppleCinnamonPineappleBergamotLimeJuniper BerriesMelonMint

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderJasmineVioletLily-of-the-ValleyGeranium

Base6-8 hrs

VanilleSandalwoodIrisAmberMuskPatchouliVirginia CedarVetyver

Top

CitrusesVetyverPine needlesCostus

Heart

GingerGreen Notes

Base

MintWhite WoodsWhite MuskVanille

InformationalShared notesMint, Vanille and Vetyver. Durations are only published for Tendenza, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer100

Fall44

Winter19

Day100

Night16

Spring84

Summer100

Fall21

Winter5

Day100

Night19

Category winnerTendenzaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men14

Unisex57

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,340

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2005

Reviews14

Overall rank#33,697

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTendenzaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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The Exclusives Intuitive by Boadicea the Victorious opens with an energetic splash of citruses paired against sharp pine needles and earthy costus root. As the initial brightness settles, crisp ginger and crushed green leaves take center stage, giving the mid phase a distinct herbal crunch. The dry-down cools into fre…

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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, Tendenza or The Exclusives Intuitive?

Tendenza takes 6 of 7 categories. Tendenza is rated 4.22/5 from 92 votes; The Exclusives Intuitive is rated 3.95/5 from 65 votes. Choose Tendenza for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose The Exclusives Intuitive for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Tendenza or The Exclusives Intuitive?

They last about the same: The Exclusives Intuitive 68/100, Tendenza 66/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Tendenza or The Exclusives Intuitive?

Tendenza projects furthest (Tendenza 63/100, The Exclusives Intuitive 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tendenza and The Exclusives Intuitive smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and fresh accords. Common notes include Mint, Vanille and Vetyver.

Is Tendenza or The Exclusives Intuitive better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Tendenza and The Exclusives Intuitive?

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. The Exclusives Intuitive has top notes of Citruses, Vetyver, Pine needles and Costus, heart notes of Ginger and Green Notes, a base of Mint, White Woods, White Musk and Vanille.