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

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Van Cleef & Arpels· 2005

Tsar Cologne

Name: Tsar Cologne by Van Cleef & Arpels
Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels
Rating: 6.9 (4 reviews)

6.94Typically ~$70

Mostly bergamot and lemon, warmed by patchouli. Suits daily wear in spring.

GreenCitrusSpicyWoodyFresh

Perfumer: Philippe Bousseton

Scent profile

Top notes

BergamotLemonOrange

Heart notes

CarawayCinnamonRosemary

Base notes

PatchouliSandalwoodVetiver

Other versions

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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A spring and fall fragrance that wears easiest in daylight — at its best for everyday wear and the office.

SpringDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

80%

Spring

100%

Summer

93%

Fall

96%

Day

100%

Night

70%

Where

Office

96%

Casual

100%

Date

81%

Club

55%

Formal

81%

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