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Tsar Eau de Parfum bottle Tsar EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
1989 Year 1978
££ Price Tier ££
Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme Eau de Parfum bottle Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme 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 - Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme EDP
This 70s powerhouse is a divisive beast: one part luxurious soap, one part gothic rose-leather beast, it's either a classic masterpiece or a headache-inducing anachronism. Love it or hate it, it certainly knows how to make a statement.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Tsar EDP
Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme EDP

Notes

Accords

Tsar Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme
100%
Aromatic
100%
92%
Woody
96%
48%
Warm Spicy
78%
63%
Fresh Spicy
76%
54%
Earthy
71%
Rose
66%
Leather
66%
51%
Mossy
62%
Floral
62%
61%
Green
48%
Herbal
60%
Aromatic shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
92%
96%
Warm Spicy shared
48%
78%
Fresh Spicy shared
63%
76%
Earthy shared
54%
71%
66%
66%
Mossy shared
51%
62%
62%
61%
Herbal shared
48%
60%

Performance

Tsar Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme
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.

Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and longevity make it unsuitable for the office, where it could overwhelm. The rich, dark character of leather and rose, coupled with strong performance, renders it ideal for formal events and romantic winter evenings, but far too heavy for casual or sport wear.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, woody, fresh spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Tsar EDP
Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme EDP
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