Tsar Eau de Parfum bottle Tsar
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1989 Year 2016
££ Price Tier ££
Fathom V Eau de Parfum bottle Fathom V

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Tsar Eau de Parfum
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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Fathom V Eau de Parfum
Divisive, challenging, and utterly unique, Fathom V is a 'love it or hate it' scent that conjures vivid, often dark, imagery. It's a photorealistic journey into damp earth and decaying florals, perfectly capturing the melancholy of a rain-soaked cemetery or the intense green of a florist's cold room.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 5% 5%
Floral 17% 15%
Fruity 2% 5%
Green 22% 19%
Sweet 13% 11%
Warm 14% 15%
Woody 18% 16%
Earthy 13% 24%
Animalic 6% 4%
Fresh 18% 16%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Tsar EdP
Fathom V EdP

Notes

Accords

Tsar Eau de Parfum Fathom V Eau de Parfum
100%
Aromatic
68%
61%
Green
100%
54%
Earthy
93%
92%
Woody
71%
63%
Fresh Spicy
67%
51%
Mossy
52%
48%
Herbal
Aromatic shared
100%
68%
Green shared
61%
100%
Earthy shared
54%
93%
Woody shared
92%
71%
Fresh Spicy shared
63%
67%
Mossy shared
51%
52%
48%

Performance

Tsar Eau de Parfum Fathom V Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Tsar Eau de Parfum

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.

Fathom V Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Occasions

Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong sillage and remarkable longevity, Fathom V isn't one for the office unless applied with an extremely light hand. It's too evocative and unique for most formal settings, leaning more towards casual wear or niche events. The scent profile, particularly the 'wet earth' and 'funeral flowers' vibe, makes it less suited for an intimate date, unless your date shares your appreciation for the avant-garde.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
84%
Accord
74%
Key Similarities

Both share Green, Earthy, Woody accords and Jasmine, Juniper notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Tsar Eau de Parfum
Fathom V Eau de Parfum
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