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V Absolu vs Tendre Poison Brume Parfumée

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

Updated 769 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • V Absolu

    Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

  • Tendre Poison Brume Parfumée

    Choose it for a citrus and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

V Absolu2/4
Tendre Poison Brume Parfumée2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Tendre Poison Brume Parfumée
Sillage & projection
Tendre Poison Brume Parfumée
Value for money
V Absolu
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
V Absolu

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
V AbsoluValentino
Tendre Poison Brume ParfuméeDior
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.12/ 5 · 765 votes
Have 37%Had 63%Want 0%
4.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 19%Had 5%Want 76%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
36%Love
51%Like
1%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate

765 votes

25%Love
50%Like
25%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate78
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityTendre Poison Brume Parfumée

SillageTendre Poison Brume Parfumée

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value43
¤ Price value0
Category winnerV AbsoluBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
vanilla92%
powdery84%
amber77%
floral69%
citrus61%
citrus100%
rose91%
fresh spicy83%
woody74%
white floral65%
sweet56%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
FigVodkaMandarin OrangeFreesiaPink GrapefruitBalsam Fir
Heart2-4 hrs
RoseHeliotropeFrangipaniOrange Blossom
Base6-8+ hrs
Bourbon VanillaAmberSandalwoodIncenseMuskCedar
Top
Brazilian RosewoodBergamotAsafoetidaMandarin Orange
Heart
RoseHoneyOrange BlossomTuberoseFreesia
Base
HeliotropeSandalwoodMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Freesia, Rose and Heliotrope. Durations are only published for V Absolu, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring49
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night84
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night33
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex5
Women93
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,753

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews53

Overall rank#52,271

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerV AbsoluHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

V Absolu by Valentino opens with an unexpected pairing of juicy fig, crisp pink grapefruit, and a cool shot of chilled vodka that cuts through the fruit. As the bright citrus settles, warm orange blossom and powdery heliotrope take over the middle, softening the profile into a smooth floral heart. The true character o…

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Tendre Poison Brume Parfumée by Dior opens with an immediate burst of sparkling bergamot and tangy mandarin orange peel. That initial citrus splash is quickly joined by a hint of herbal asafoetida and smooth Brazilian rosewood, giving the blend an earthy garden freshness. As the bright start settles, the fragrance rev…

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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, V Absolu or Tendre Poison Brume Parfumée?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. V Absolu is rated 4.12/5 from 765 votes; Tendre Poison Brume Parfumée is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose V Absolu for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Tendre Poison Brume Parfumée for a citrus and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, V Absolu or Tendre Poison Brume Parfumée?

Tendre Poison Brume Parfumée lasts longest (Tendre Poison Brume Parfumée 80/100, V Absolu 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, V Absolu or Tendre Poison Brume Parfumée?

Tendre Poison Brume Parfumée projects furthest (Tendre Poison Brume Parfumée 75/100, V Absolu 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do V Absolu and Tendre Poison Brume Parfumée smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Freesia, Rose and Heliotrope.

Is V Absolu or Tendre Poison Brume Parfumée better for summer or winter?

V Absolu suits daytime wear; Tendre Poison Brume Parfumée suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in V Absolu and Tendre Poison Brume Parfumée?

V Absolu has top notes of Fig, Vodka, Mandarin Orange and Freesia, heart notes of Rose, Heliotrope, Frangipani and Orange Blossom, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Amber, Sandalwood and Incense. Tendre Poison Brume Parfumée has top notes of Brazilian Rosewood, Bergamot, Asafoetida and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Honey, Orange Blossom and Tuberose, a base of Heliotrope, Sandalwood, Musk and Vanilla.

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