Fragrance comparison

Tender Absolute vs Fashion Woman

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 153 ratings analysed

Tender Absolute

Marc Joseph

5.001 votes

Rank #53,416 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Fashion Woman

Roccobarocco

4.00152 votes

Rank #10,193 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.

Tender Absolute
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity.
Fashion Woman
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Tender Absolute1/3

Fashion Woman1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tender Absolute
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fashion Woman

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Tender AbsoluteMarc Joseph

Fashion WomanRoccobarocco

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

4.00/ 5 · 152 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

34%Love

46%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

142 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTender Absolute

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value88

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

white floral90%

sweet80%

woody70%

musky60%

citrus50%

woody100%

powdery92%

floral84%

musky77%

fruity69%

violet61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

LemonBlack Currant

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

BlackberryWoody NotesMuskVanilla

Top

Red AppleBlackberryBlack CurrantMandarin Orange

Heart

IrisVioletPitosporumPeonyCyclamenWater LilyLimeLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)Virginia CedarVanilleAlmond TreeVetyverMusk

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Lily-of-the-Valley, Blackberry and Musk. Durations are only published for Tender Absolute, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day92

Night100

Spring36

Summer29

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 31%Date 28%Work 25%Party 16%

Men22

Unisex44

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,416

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,193

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerFashion WomanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Joseph Tender Absolute delivers an immediate burst of bright lemon and tangy black currant. The fruit feels crisp. Within twenty minutes, the citrus edge settles, allowing dewy lily-of-the-valley and creamy jasmine flower petals to bloom across the skin with gentle sweetness. It never turns screechy. As the midda…

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Fashion Woman by Roccobarocco creates a distinct presence with a woody, powdery profile that defies typical floral expectations. Launched in 2009, this fragrance centers on an earthy, resinous base of cedar and vetiver. It works well for cooler weather when you want a signature scent that feels slightly rebellious and…

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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, Tender Absolute or Fashion Woman?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. Tender Absolute is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Fashion Woman is rated 4.00/5 from 152 votes. Choose Tender Absolute for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Choose Fashion Woman for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Tender Absolute or Fashion Woman?

Tender Absolute lasts longest (Tender Absolute 80/100, Fashion Woman 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tender Absolute or Fashion Woman?

Projection is very close: Tender Absolute 69/100, Fashion Woman 69/100 for sillage.

Do Tender Absolute and Fashion Woman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and musky accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Lily-of-the-Valley, Blackberry and Musk.

Is Tender Absolute or Fashion Woman better for summer or winter?

Tender Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tender Absolute and Fashion Woman?

Tender Absolute has top notes of Lemon and Black Currant, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Blackberry, Woody Notes, Musk and Vanilla. Fashion Woman has top notes of Red Apple, Blackberry, Black Currant and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris, Violet, Pitosporum and Peony, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Virginia Cedar, Vanille and Almond Tree.