Fragrance comparison

Bois Dormant vs Tsar

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 2,070 ratings analysed

Bois Dormant

Celine

4.04255 votes

Rank #11,268 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

8 wins

Tsar

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.191,815 votes

Rank #719 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tsar takes 8 of 8 categories.

Bois Dormant
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Tsar
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Bois Dormant0/8

Tsar8/8

Ratings & consensus: Tsar
Community sentiment: Tsar
Longevity: Tsar
Sillage & projection: Tsar
Value for money: Tsar
Versatility: Tsar
Note pyramid (duration): Tsar
Fragranxe ranking: Tsar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bois DormantCeline

TsarVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 255 votes

Have 35%Had 8%Want 57%

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

38%Love

40%Like

13%Ok

5%Dislike

4%Hate

255 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

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityTsar

SillageTsar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value48

Category winnerTsarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

iris72%

powdery58%

earthy44%

fresh spicy30%

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

green70%

earthy60%

mossy50%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Juniper BerriesBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Orris Root

Base6-8 hrs

CedarVetiver

Top20-30 mins

Green NotesLavenderArtemisiaRosemaryBergamotCorianderCinnamonNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

Pine TreeJuniper BerriesCarnationTarragonGeraniumCarawayJasmineRose

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossLeatherCedarPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodMuskAmber

Category winnerTsarLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter97

Day100

Night39

Spring91

Summer51

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night53

Category winnerTsarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men45

Unisex48

Women7

Work 40%Casual 31%Date 20%Party 9%

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

Work 40%Casual 33%Date 18%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,268

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#719

PerfumerPhilippe Bousseton

Launched—

Reviews204

Category winnerTsarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Celine Bois Dormant smells like soft tailoring in autumn air. Crisp juniper berries hit first. A bitter splash of bergamot accompanies the opening, delivering an initial solvent lift that settles within five minutes into creamy orris root butter. It feels exceptionally smooth. Rather than projecting across a crowded r…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bois Dormant or Tsar?

Tsar takes 8 of 8 categories. Bois Dormant is rated 4.04/5 from 255 votes; Tsar is rated 4.19/5 from 1,815 votes. Choose Bois Dormant for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tsar for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois Dormant or Tsar?

Tsar lasts longest (Tsar 72/100, Bois Dormant 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois Dormant or Tsar?

Tsar projects furthest (Tsar 62/100, Bois Dormant 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois Dormant and Tsar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Bergamot, Cedar and Vetiver.

Is Bois Dormant or Tsar better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Bois Dormant and Tsar?

Bois Dormant has top notes of Juniper Berries and Bergamot, heart notes of Orris Root, a base of Cedar 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.