Animale vs Tsar
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Tsar takes 4 of 7 categories.
AnimaleChoose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
TsarChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Animale3/7
Tsar4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Tsar
- Community sentiment
- Tsar
- Longevity
- Animale
- Sillage & projection
- Animale
- Value for money
- Animale
- Versatility
- Tsar
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Tsar
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AnimaleAnimaleTsarVan Cleef & ArpelsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.95/ 5 · 1,254 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
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 hate41%Love
30%Like
3%Ok
22%Dislike
3%Hate
1,178 votes
45%Love
41%Like
3%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate
1,815 votes
Category winnerTsarMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAnimale
SillageAnimale
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAnimaleBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
floral92%
earthy84%
musky77%
aromatic69%
mossy61%
aromatic100%
woody90%
fresh spicy80%
green70%
earthy60%
mossy50%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and earthy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CorianderBrazilian RosewoodHiacynthGreen NotesBergamotNeroli
Heart
HoneyRoseCarnationYlang-YlangOrris RootJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base
OakmossCivetPatchouliVetiverMuskCoconut
Top20-30 mins
Green NotesLavenderArtemisiaRosemaryBergamotCorianderCinnamonNeroli
Heart2-4 hrs
Pine TreeJuniper BerriesCarnationTarragonGeraniumCarawayJasmineRose
Base6-8+ hrs
OakmossLeatherCedarPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Green Notes, Bergamot and Neroli. Durations are only published for Tsar, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring45
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring91
Summer51
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night73
Category winnerTsarMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,044
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews140
Overall rank#750
PerfumerPhilippe Bousseton
Launched—
Reviews204
Category winnerTsarHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAnimale by Animale opens with a sharp burst of coriander, bergamot, and green notes before revealing a dense heart of honeyed carnation and rose. The base settles into a heavy blend of oakmoss, civet, and dark patchouli. It carries the weighty, textured feel of late 1980s chypres, making it best suited for crisp autum…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Animale or Tsar?
Tsar takes 4 of 7 categories. Animale is rated 3.95/5 from 1,254 votes; Tsar is rated 4.19/5 from 1,815 votes. Choose Animale for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Tsar for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Animale or Tsar?
Animale lasts longest (Animale 81/100, Tsar 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Animale or Tsar?
Animale projects furthest (Animale 76/100, Tsar 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Animale and Tsar smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Coriander, Green Notes, Bergamot and Neroli.
Is Animale or Tsar better for summer or winter?
For summer, Tsar is the stronger pick. For winter, Animale is the stronger pick. Tsar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Animale and Tsar?
Animale has top notes of Coriander, Brazilian Rosewood, Hiacynth and Green Notes, heart notes of Honey, Rose, Carnation and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Civet, Patchouli 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.
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