Fragrance comparison

Aspen vs Tsar

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,893 ratings analysed

Aspen

Thera Cosméticos

4.1378 votes

Rank #10,056 AromaticWoody

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83%scent match

Very similar

Tsar

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.191,815 votes

Rank #750 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Aspen
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Tsar
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Aspen3/7

Tsar3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AspenThera Cosméticos

TsarVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 51%Had 9%Want 40%

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

46%Love

37%Like

5%Ok

6%Dislike

5%Hate

78 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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityAspen

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value48

Category winnerAspenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

green70%

mossy60%

herbal50%

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

green70%

earthy60%

mossy50%

Scent match83%Very similar · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderGreen NotesBergamotRosemaryArtemisiaCorianderNeroliCinnamon

Heart

PineJuniper BerriesTarragonLily-of-the-ValleyCarawayRoseCloveJasmine

Base

OakmossMuskCedarLeatherVetiverCoconutAmberPatchouli

Top20-30 mins

Green NotesLavenderArtemisiaRosemaryBergamotCorianderCinnamonNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

Pine TreeJuniper BerriesCarnationTarragonGeraniumCarawayJasmineRose

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossLeatherCedarPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Green Notes, Bergamot and Rosemary. Durations are only published for Tsar, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer55

Fall95

Winter70

Day97

Night100

Spring91

Summer51

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night73

Category winnerAspenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex5

Women2

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,056

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#750

PerfumerPhilippe Bousseton

Launched—

Reviews204

Category winnerTsarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Thera Cosméticos Aspen opens with a sharp burst of rosemary, bergamot, and bitter artemisia before settling into a pine-heavy green soap feel. Perfumer Mário Torri Neto built this 2020 release around aromatic herbs, oakmoss, and dry cedarwood. It offers a dense barbershop vibe for cold mornings, outdoor wear, or sharp…

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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, Aspen or Tsar?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Aspen is rated 4.13/5 from 78 votes; Tsar is rated 4.19/5 from 1,815 votes. Choose Aspen for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Tsar for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aspen or Tsar?

They last about the same: Aspen 73/100, Tsar 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Aspen or Tsar?

Projection is very close: Aspen 62/100, Tsar 62/100 for sillage.

Do Aspen and Tsar smell similar?

Very similar: a 83% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Green Notes, Bergamot and Rosemary.

Is Aspen or Tsar better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aspen is the stronger pick. For winter, Tsar is the stronger pick. Aspen suits day or night wear; Tsar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aspen and Tsar?

Aspen has top notes of Lavender, Green Notes, Bergamot and Rosemary, heart notes of Pine, Juniper Berries, Tarragon and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Cedar and Leather. 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.