Tsar Eau de Parfum bottle Tsar
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1989 Year 1970
££ Price Tier ££
Equipage Eau de Parfum bottle Equipage

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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.
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Our Verdict - Equipage Eau de Parfum
A truly classic, subtly sophisticated gentleman's scent that, despite some reformulations and occasional performance gripes, remains a benchmark of refined masculinity. It's a love-it-or-hate-it for some, but generally lauded as an old-school masterpiece - just don't expect it to smell like bubblegum.
Favourite

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 5% 7%
Floral 17% 15%
Fruity 2% 1%
Green 22% 14%
Sweet 13% 22%
Warm 14% 16%
Woody 18% 17%
Earthy 13% 14%
Animalic 6% 4%
Fresh 18% 16%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Tsar EdP
Equipage EdP

Notes

Accords

Tsar Eau de Parfum Equipage Eau de Parfum
100%
Aromatic
100%
92%
Woody
99%
48%
Warm Spicy
73%
63%
Fresh Spicy
65%
54%
Earthy
65%
Citrus
64%
Floral
63%
61%
Green
51%
Mossy
58%
Balsamic
50%
Sweet
50%
48%
Herbal
Aromatic shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
92%
99%
Warm Spicy shared
48%
73%
Fresh Spicy shared
63%
65%
Earthy shared
54%
65%
64%
63%
61%
Mossy shared
51%
58%
50%
50%
48%

Performance

Tsar Eau de Parfum Equipage Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

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.

Equipage Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Formal
Also Works:
Date

Its refined, polite sillage and elegant, classic accords make it superb for office and formal wear. While some enjoy it casually, its serious character isn't ideal for sport. Date suitability is fair, appealing to a mature sensibility.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
90%
Accord
78%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Woody, Warm Spicy accords and Vetiver, Pine notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Tsar Eau de Parfum
Equipage Eau de Parfum
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