Tsar Eau de Parfum bottle Tsar
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1989 Year 1988
££ Price Tier ££
New West Eau de Parfum bottle New West

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Tsar
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Tsar
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 - New West
A divisive classic that splits opinion between an artful, unique aquatic and a dated, harsh mess. The original 80s trailblazer, New West, is still turning heads, for better or worse, with its powerful green and woody marine vibe.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 5% 5%
Floral 17% 9%
Fruity 2% 2%
Green 22% 18%
Sweet 13% 8%
Warm 14% 12%
Woody 18% 22%
Earthy 13% 14%
Animalic 6% 8%
Fresh 18% 30%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Tsar EdP
New West EdP

Notes

Accords

Tsar New West
100%
Aromatic
100%
92%
Woody
85%
63%
Fresh Spicy
75%
61%
Green
49%
54%
Earthy
51%
Mossy
48%
Herbal
44%
Aromatic shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
92%
85%
Fresh Spicy shared
63%
75%
Green shared
61%
49%
54%
51%
Herbal shared
48%
44%

Performance

Tsar New West
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
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.

New West

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its robust projection and longevity, combined with a prominent green and woody profile, make it less suitable for enclosed office spaces. However, its fresh and outdoorsy character is well-suited for casual wear and can even work for dates, though it might be too strong for formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
92%
Notes
91%
Accord
88%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Woody, Fresh Spicy accords and Lavender, Caraway notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Tsar
New West
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