Fragrance comparison

Alphée vs Tsar

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,839 ratings analysed

Alphée

Spoturno

3.7924 votes

Rank #58,535 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Tsar

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.191,815 votes

Rank #750 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tsar takes 5 of 5 categories.

Alphée
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Tsar
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Alphée0/5

Tsar5/5

Ratings & consensus: Tsar
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tsar
Sillage & projection: Tsar
Value for money: Tsar
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tsar

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AlphéeSpoturno

TsarVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 23%Had 2%Want 75%

4.19/ 5 · 1,815 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerTsarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

29%Like

29%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

45%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

1,815 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityTsar

SillageTsar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value48

Category winnerTsarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

white floral48%

floral30%

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

green70%

earthy60%

mossy50%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

BergamotBitter OrangeMandarinJuniper BerriesMyrtle

Heart

NeroliJasmineCorianderPink PepperNutmeg

Base

Ambrofix™MuskVetiver

Top20-30 mins

Green NotesLavenderArtemisiaRosemaryBergamotCorianderCinnamonNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

Pine TreeJuniper BerriesCarnationTarragonGeraniumCarawayJasmineRose

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossLeatherCedarPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Juniper Berries, Neroli and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Tsar, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer71

Fall29

Winter29

Day100

Night29

Spring91

Summer51

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night73

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men45

Unisex27

Women27

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,535

PerfumerChristopher Sheldrake

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#750

PerfumerPhilippe Bousseton

Launched—

Reviews204

Category winnerTsarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Spoturno Alphée opens with a crisp burst of freshly peeled bitter orange, bright bergamot, and sweet mandarin, quickly grounded by the herbal snap of crushed myrtle and juniper berries. As the initial zest softens, a clean heart of neroli, light jasmine, coriander, and pink pepper unfolds with gentle warmth. The base …

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Van Cleef & Arpels Tsar is a quintessential green aromatic cologne that captures the crisp air of a dense pine forest. It opens with an invigorating rush of cool lavender, bitter artemisia, and crushed rosemary, creating the sensation of walking through morning woodland dew. As the scent settles, aromatic juniper berr…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Alphée or Tsar?

Tsar takes 5 of 5 categories. Alphée is rated 3.79/5 from 24 votes; Tsar is rated 4.19/5 from 1,815 votes. Choose Alphée for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tsar for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alphée or Tsar?

Tsar lasts longest (Tsar 72/100, Alphée 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alphée or Tsar?

Tsar projects furthest (Tsar 62/100, Alphée 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alphée and Tsar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Juniper Berries, Neroli and Jasmine.

Is Alphée or Tsar better for summer or winter?

Alphée suits daytime wear; Tsar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alphée and Tsar?

Alphée has top notes of Bergamot, Bitter Orange, Mandarin and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Neroli, Jasmine, Coriander and Pink Pepper, a base of Ambrofix™, Musk and Vetiver. Tsar has top notes of Green Notes, Lavender, Artemisia and Rosemary, heart notes of Pine Tree, Juniper Berries, Carnation and Tarragon, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Cedar and Patchouli.