Fragrance comparison

Tender Blossom vs #008 Mood Indigo

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 557 ratings analysed

Tender Blossom

Betty Barclay

3.53493 votes

Rank #8,958 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

#008 Mood Indigo

L’envie Parfums

3.9864 votes

Rank #17,083 AquaticOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

#008 Mood Indigo takes 4 of 7 categories.

Tender Blossom
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
#008 Mood Indigo
Choose it for a aquatic and ozonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Tender Blossom3/7

#008 Mood Indigo4/7

Ratings & consensus: #008 Mood Indigo
Community sentiment: Tender Blossom
Longevity: #008 Mood Indigo
Sillage & projection: #008 Mood Indigo
Value for money: Tender Blossom
Versatility: #008 Mood Indigo
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tender Blossom

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Tender BlossomBetty Barclay

#008 Mood IndigoL’envie Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.53/ 5 · 493 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.98/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 39%Had 14%Want 46%

Category winner#008 Mood IndigoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

65%Like

8%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

343 votes

33%Love

36%Like

28%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

64 votes

Category winnerTender BlossomMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

Longevity#008 Mood Indigo

Sillage#008 Mood Indigo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value54

Category winnerTender BlossomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh86%

fruity72%

aquatic58%

ozonic44%

musky30%

aquatic100%

ozonic92%

fresh84%

green77%

leather69%

aromatic61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both fresh, aquatic and ozonic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MelonLitchi

Heart

PeonyMagnoliaCyclamenFreesia

Base

MuskSandalwoodCedar

Top15-30 mins

MelonMintGrapefruitStar AnisePink PepperApple

Heart2-4 hrs

Water NotesViolet LeavesLavenderCyclamenFreesiaMagnolia

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherCedarPatchouliMuskSandalowoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesMelon, Magnolia, Cyclamen and Freesia. Durations are only published for #008 Mood Indigo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter7

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer98

Fall48

Winter25

Day100

Night83

Category winner#008 Mood IndigoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

Casual 38%Work 31%Date 17%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,958

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews66

Overall rank#17,083

PerfumerFanny Grau, Isaac Sinclair

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerTender BlossomHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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L'envie Parfums #008 Mood Indigo kicks off with an icy rush of crisp garden mint, bitter grapefruit, and juicy honeydew melon. It wakes you up fast. Within ten minutes, this chilled aquatic splash softens into damp violet leaves and soothing French lavender, creating a breezy ozone effect that feels like cool river ai…

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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 Blossom or #008 Mood Indigo?

#008 Mood Indigo takes 4 of 7 categories. Tender Blossom is rated 3.53/5 from 493 votes; #008 Mood Indigo is rated 3.98/5 from 64 votes. Choose Tender Blossom for a floral and fresh character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose #008 Mood Indigo for a aquatic and ozonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Tender Blossom or #008 Mood Indigo?

#008 Mood Indigo lasts longest (#008 Mood Indigo 64/100, Tender Blossom 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tender Blossom or #008 Mood Indigo?

#008 Mood Indigo projects furthest (#008 Mood Indigo 51/100, Tender Blossom 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tender Blossom and #008 Mood Indigo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh, aquatic and ozonic accords. Common notes include Melon, Magnolia, Cyclamen and Freesia.

Is Tender Blossom or #008 Mood Indigo better for summer or winter?

For summer, #008 Mood Indigo is the stronger pick. For winter, #008 Mood Indigo is the stronger pick. #008 Mood Indigo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tender Blossom and #008 Mood Indigo?

Tender Blossom has top notes of Melon and Litchi, heart notes of Peony, Magnolia, Cyclamen and Freesia, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Cedar. #008 Mood Indigo has top notes of Melon, Mint, Grapefruit and Star Anise, heart notes of Water Notes, Violet Leaves, Lavender and Cyclamen, a base of Leather, Cedar, Patchouli and Musk.