Fragrance comparison

Bateau vs Tsar

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,832 ratings analysed

Bateau

Sinfonia di Note

3.3517 votes

Rank #25,244 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

4 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 4 of 4 categories.

Bateau
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.

Bateau0/4

Tsar4/4

Ratings & consensus: Tsar
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tsar
Sillage & projection: Tsar
Value for money: Not scored
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

BateauSinfonia di Note

TsarVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.35/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 21%Had 7%Want 71%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 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

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityTsar

SillageTsar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value48

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

amber77%

floral69%

warm spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

green70%

earthy60%

mossy50%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CarnationGrapefruitSea waterTangerineBitter Orange

Heart

PatchouliNeroliArtemisiaFloral Notes

Base

AmberCedarVetiverOlibanum

Top20-30 mins

Green NotesLavenderArtemisiaRosemaryBergamotCorianderCinnamonNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

Pine TreeJuniper BerriesCarnationTarragonGeraniumCarawayJasmineRose

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossLeatherCedarPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesCarnation, Patchouli, Neroli and Artemisia. Durations are only published for Tsar, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring91

Summer51

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night73

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,244

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#750

PerfumerPhilippe Bousseton

Launched—

Reviews204

Category winnerTsarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bateau opens with bright grapefruit, tangerine and bitter orange, then moves into neroli, aromatic herbs and a dry woody base. The sea note suggests salty air rather than a loud aquatic splash. It reads as a citrus aromatic with a Mediterranean feel, clean, slightly bitter and quietly resinous underneath. If you like …

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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, Bateau or Tsar?

Tsar takes 4 of 4 categories. Bateau is rated 3.35/5 from 17 votes; Tsar is rated 4.19/5 from 1,815 votes. Choose Bateau 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, Bateau or Tsar?

Tsar lasts longest (Tsar 72/100, Bateau 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bateau or Tsar?

Tsar projects furthest (Tsar 62/100, Bateau 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bateau and Tsar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Carnation, Patchouli, Neroli and Artemisia.

Is Bateau or Tsar better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Bateau and Tsar?

Bateau has top notes of Carnation, Grapefruit, Sea water and Tangerine, heart notes of Patchouli, Neroli, Artemisia and Floral Notes, a base of Amber, Cedar, Vetiver and Olibanum. 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.