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

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Tsar Cologne by Van Cleef & Arpels

Van Cleef & Arpels· 2005

Tsar Cologne

Typically ~$70

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

GreenCitrusSpicyWoodyFresh

Perfumer: Philippe Bousseton

Scent profile

Top notes

Bergamot Lemon Orange

Heart notes

Caraway Cinnamon Rosemary

Base notes

Patchouli Sandalwood

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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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%

Season & occasion fit is derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes (100% = its strongest setting).

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Sport

76%