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Tsar by Van Cleef & Arpels — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Van Cleef & Arpels· 1989· After-Shave

Tsar

Name: Tsar by Van Cleef & Arpels
Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels
Rating: 8.36 (1708 reviews)

8.41.7KTypically ~$70

A fresh scent built around artemisia over oakmoss. A fall pick.

FreshGreenSpicyFougèreWoody

Perfumer: Philippe Bousseton

Scent profile

Top notes

ArtemisiaCorianderRosemaryLavenderNeroliBergamot

Heart notes

GeraniumJuniperPineTarragonCarnation

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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Base notes

OakmossAmberCedarCoconutLeatherMuskPatchouliTonka beanVetiverSandalwood

Other versions

Tsar Cologne (2005)

When to wear it

A fall and spring fragrance that works day and night — at its best for everyday wear and the office.

FallDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

86%

Spring

98%

Summer

89%

Fall

100%

Day

100%

Night

80%

Where

Office

93%

Casual

100%

Date

89%

Club

57%

Formal

86%

Wearability profile derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes. 100% = its strongest setting.

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Sport

64%