Fragrance comparison

Bogner Man vs Tsar

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,903 ratings analysed

5 wins

Bogner Man

Bogner

4.0988 votes

Rank #13,347 AromaticFresh Spicy

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55%scent match

Closely related

Tsar

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.191,815 votes

Rank #750 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bogner Man takes 5 of 7 categories.

Bogner Man
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Tsar
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Bogner Man5/7

Tsar2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bogner ManBogner

TsarVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 88 votes

Have 41%Had 21%Want 39%

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

42%Love

42%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

45 votes

45%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

1,815 votes

Category winnerBogner ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityBogner Man

SillageBogner Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value48

Category winnerBogner ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

tobacco69%

mossy61%

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

green70%

earthy60%

mossy50%

Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GalbanumRosemaryArtemisiaLemon

Heart

CarnationGeraniumCinnamon

Base

FirTobaccoOakmossCedar

Top20-30 mins

Green NotesLavenderArtemisiaRosemaryBergamotCorianderCinnamonNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

Pine TreeJuniper BerriesCarnationTarragonGeraniumCarawayJasmineRose

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossLeatherCedarPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesRosemary, Artemisia, Carnation and Geranium. Durations are only published for Tsar, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer44

Fall100

Winter94

Day100

Night88

Spring91

Summer51

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night73

Category winnerBogner ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,347

PerfumerDirk Lauven

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#750

PerfumerPhilippe Bousseton

Launched—

Reviews204

Category winnerTsarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bogner Man is a dry, aromatic woody chypre built around green herbs, moss, tobacco and cedar. It opens sharp and brisk with lemon, galbanum, rosemary and artemisia, then settles into a spicy floral heart before the base turns fir-like, smoky and earthy. It suits shoppers who enjoy classic masculine perfumery with stru…

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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, Bogner Man or Tsar?

Bogner Man takes 5 of 7 categories. Bogner Man is rated 4.09/5 from 88 votes; Tsar is rated 4.19/5 from 1,815 votes. Choose Bogner Man for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Tsar for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bogner Man or Tsar?

Bogner Man lasts longest (Bogner Man 80/100, Tsar 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bogner Man or Tsar?

Bogner Man projects furthest (Bogner Man 66/100, Tsar 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bogner Man and Tsar smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Artemisia, Carnation and Geranium.

Is Bogner Man or Tsar better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tsar is the stronger pick. For winter, Tsar is the stronger pick. Bogner Man suits daytime wear; Tsar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bogner Man and Tsar?

Bogner Man has top notes of Galbanum, Rosemary, Artemisia and Lemon, heart notes of Carnation, Geranium and Cinnamon, a base of Fir, Tobacco, Oakmoss and Cedar. 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.