Tsar Eau de Parfum vs Noora Onyx Eau de Parfum

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Tsar Eau de Parfum bottle Tsar EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender F
1989 Year 2018
££ Price Tier £
Noora Onyx Eau de Parfum bottle Noora Onyx 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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Noora Onyx EDP
This one's a divisive Drakkar Noir clone, with some smelling 'bug spray and rubber' and others loving its unique, gender-bending fougère character. It's potent, so expect to be noticed - for better or worse.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Tsar EDP
Noora Onyx EDP

Notes

Accords

Tsar Noora Onyx
100%
Aromatic
100%
92%
Woody
86%
63%
Fresh Spicy
78%
61%
Green
Citrus
55%
54%
Earthy
47%
51%
Mossy
48%
Herbal
50%
Lavender
50%
48%
Warm Spicy
48%
Leather
46%
Aromatic shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
92%
86%
Fresh Spicy shared
63%
78%
61%
55%
Earthy shared
54%
47%
51%
Herbal shared
48%
50%
50%
Warm Spicy shared
48%
48%
46%

Performance

Tsar Noora Onyx
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
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.

Noora Onyx

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its bold, long-lasting nature and strong projection make it less suitable for office environments where subtlety is key. It shines on dates and casual outings due to its intriguing, unique character, but might be too intense for some formal settings or physical activity.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, woody, fresh spicy

Key Differences

Adds basil and fir resin, drops caraway and coconut

Where to buy

Tsar EDP
Noora Onyx EDP
20.00ml
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