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Tsar Eau de Parfum bottle Tsar EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
1989 Year 2008
££ Price Tier ££
Dunhill Black Eau de Parfum bottle Dunhill Black EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Tsar EDP
This one's a proper cult classic, loved by many for its timeless masculine elegance. The hype surrounding its discontinuation and re-release drama is real, so grab a vintage bottle if you can, but don't break the bank for it.
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Our Verdict - Dunhill Black EDP
Dunhill Black is a divisive green scent, lauded for its unique nettle note, but criticised for poor performance. Some find it a fresh, versatile daily wear, while others can't stand its herbal bite or synthetic feel. Definitely not a blind buy.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Tsar EDP
Dunhill Black EDP

Notes

Accords

Tsar Dunhill Black
100%
Aromatic
100%
92%
Woody
91%
61%
Green
90%
Lavender
77%
63%
Fresh Spicy
44%
Leather
63%
54%
Earthy
Musky
52%
Powdery
52%
51%
Mossy
48%
Herbal
Aromatic shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
92%
91%
Green shared
61%
90%
77%
Fresh Spicy shared
63%
44%
63%
54%
52%
52%
51%
48%

Performance

Tsar Dunhill Black
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Tsar

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its classic, sophisticated character, with moderate projection and excellent longevity, makes it suitable for formal settings and dates without being overpowering. It's too refined for sport and could be a bit much for a casual office environment, though some find it clean enough for daily wear.

Dunhill Black

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its fresh, green, and subtle nature with weak projection makes it ideal for office wear and casual settings, where it won't overpower. The lack of strong sillage and longevity, however, diminishes its impact for dates (unless oversprayed) and formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
84%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, woody, fresh spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Tsar EDP
Dunhill Black EDP
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