Tsar EDP

Van Cleef & Arpels by Philippe Bousseton

90%

Xeryus EDP

Givenchy by Alberto Morillas

Comparison

90%

Tsar EDP Van Cleef & Arpels · 1989 M

Xeryus EDP Givenchy · 1986 M

Top

Green

Lavender

Artemisia

Rosemary

Bergamot

Heart

Pine

Juniper

Carnation

Tarragon

Geranium

Base

Oakmoss

Leather

Cedar

Patchouli

Vetiver

Top

Lavender

Jasmine

Green

Lemon

Violet

Heart

Cypress

Juniper

Carnation

Geranium

Tarragon

Base

Oakmoss

Fir Resin

Leather

Vetiver

Amber

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Tsar EDP

EDP	Concentration	EDP
M	Gender	M
1989	Year	1986
££	Price Tier	££

Xeryus 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 - Xeryus EDP

Givenchy Xeryus is a divisive classic. While some pine for the vintage masterpiece and its sophisticated 80s virility, others find newer formulations to be a pale imitation of its former glory. It's a statement scent, not for the faint-hearted, oozing confident green masculinity.

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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Tsar EDP

Xeryus EDP

Notes

Shared Notes

Green 18% vs 10%

Lavender 14% vs 13%

Bergamot 11% vs 8%

Only in Tsar

Artemisia 13% Rosemary 12% Coriander 11% Cinnamon 10% Neroli 10%

Only in Xeryus

Jasmine 11% Lemon 10% Violet 9% Nutmeg 8% Mandarin 8% Lily Of The Valley 7% Ylang-Ylang 7% Rose 7%

Shared Notes

Juniper 11% vs 12%

Carnation 10% vs 11%

Tarragon 9% vs 9%

Geranium 9% vs 9%

Only in Tsar

Pine 15% Caraway 9% Jasmine 9% Rose 9% Orris 9% Lily Of The Valley 9%

Only in Xeryus

Cypress 15% Coriander 9% Petitgrain 9% Sandalwood 9% Cyclamen 8% Cinnamon 8%

Shared Notes

Oakmoss 15% vs 16%

Leather 11% vs 14%

Cedar 10% vs 9%

Vetiver 9% vs 13%

Musk 9% vs 9%

Amber 8% vs 10%

Only in Tsar

Patchouli 10% Sandalwood 9% Tonka Bean 8% Coconut 8%

Only in Xeryus

Fir Resin 16% Incense 10%

Accords

Tsar Xeryus

100%

Aromatic

100%

92%

Woody

87%

63%

Fresh Spicy

75%

61%

Green

50%

54%

Earthy

46%

Citrus

52%

Floral

52%

51%

Mossy

48%

Herbal

48%

Warm Spicy

47%

Fresh

46%

White Floral

45%

Aromatic shared

100%

Woody shared

92%

87%

Fresh Spicy shared

63%

75%

Green shared

61%

50%

Earthy shared

54%

46%

Citrus

52%

Floral

52%

Mossy

51%

Herbal

48%

Warm Spicy shared

48%

47%

Fresh

46%

White Floral

45%

Performance

Tsar Xeryus

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

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.

Xeryus

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its bold, long-lasting projection makes it less suitable for office wear, where it might overwhelm. However, its sophisticated and rich character, especially in vintage formulations, makes it a strong choice for formal events and dates, conveying a sense of classic elegance.