Fragrance comparison

Tjärn vs Viridescent

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 38 ratings analysed

Tjärn

Parfumeurs du Monde

3.5831 votes

Rank #52,237 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Viridescent

LabHouse

4.147 votes

Rank #45,195 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Viridescent takes 4 of 4 categories.

Tjärn
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Viridescent
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Tjärn0/4

Viridescent4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TjärnParfumeurs du Monde

ViridescentLabHouse

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 22%Had 12%Want 67%

4.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 75%Had 0%Want 25%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

35%Like

6%Ok

23%Dislike

6%Hate

31 votes

29%Love

57%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityViridescent

SillageViridescent

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value95

Category winnerViridescentBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

mossy84%

fresh spicy77%

leather69%

fruity61%

woody100%

amber90%

aromatic80%

earthy70%

warm spicy60%

citrus50%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

MelonBlack PepperCardamomLemon

Heart2 to 4 hours

BirchCedarRaspberryTobaccoGeranium

Base4 to 7 hours

OakmossVetiverBenzoinPatchouli

Top

GrapefruitBlack PepperCardamom

Heart

CedarwoodGeranium

Base

VetiverBenzoinAmberOakmossSiam

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Cardamom, Geranium and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Tjärn, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer22

Fall100

Winter56

Day60

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men43

Unisex57

Women0

Men20

Unisex80

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,237

PerfumerEllen Dahlgren

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#45,195

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerViridescentHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tjärn by Parfumeurs du Monde presents an aromatic and woody profile centered on Swedish forest imagery. The opening combines watery melon and tart lemon with crisp black pepper and cardamom. As the initial freshness settles, birch wood and cedar step forward, accompanied by dry tobacco, geranium, and a subtle hint of …

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LabHouse Viridescent opens with a sharp burst of grapefruit and black pepper before shifting into a woodsy heart of cedarwood and geranium. Soil-rich oakmoss, earthy vetiver, and warm amber settle into a salty, green base. It suits cool spring mornings and overcast autumn days when you want a grounded, aromatic aura.

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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, Tjärn or Viridescent?

Viridescent takes 4 of 4 categories. Tjärn is rated 3.58/5 from 31 votes; Viridescent is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes. Choose Tjärn for a woody and earthy character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Viridescent for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Tjärn or Viridescent?

Viridescent lasts longest (Viridescent 90/100, Tjärn 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tjärn or Viridescent?

Viridescent projects furthest (Viridescent 69/100, Tjärn 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tjärn and Viridescent smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Cardamom, Geranium and Oakmoss.

Is Tjärn or Viridescent better for summer or winter?

Tjärn suits evening wear; Viridescent suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tjärn and Viridescent?

Tjärn has top notes of Melon, Black Pepper, Cardamom and Lemon, heart notes of Birch, Cedar, Raspberry and Tobacco, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Benzoin and Patchouli. Viridescent has top notes of Grapefruit, Black Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Cedarwood and Geranium, a base of Vetiver, Benzoin, Amber and Oakmoss.