Fragrance comparison

Britto Man vs Tsar

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 1,829 ratings analysed

3 wins

Britto Man

Romero Britto

4.2914 votes

Rank #20,503 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Tsar

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.191,815 votes

Rank #725 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Britto Man takes 3 of 5 categories.

Britto Man
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Tsar
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Britto Man3/5

Tsar2/5

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

Britto ManRomero Britto

TsarVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 38%Had 17%Want 45%

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

43%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 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

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityBritto Man

SillageBritto Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value48

Category winnerBritto ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

cinnamon84%

lavender77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

green70%

earthy60%

mossy50%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

NeroliCinnamonLavenderSandalwoodThymeAmberRose

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-30 mins

Green NotesLavenderArtemisiaRosemaryBergamotCorianderCinnamonNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

Pine TreeJuniper BerriesCarnationTarragonGeraniumCarawayJasmineRose

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossLeatherCedarPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Cinnamon, Lavender and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Tsar, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night67

Spring91

Summer51

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night53

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex0

Women33

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#20,503

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#725

PerfumerPhilippe Bousseton

Launched—

Reviews204

Category winnerTsarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Britto Man by Romero Britto opens with a bright flash of neroli and aromatic lavender before shifting into a warm heart of cinnamon and herbal thyme. As the scent settles onto skin, rich sandalwood and warm amber create a smooth woody base supported by a subtle rose accent. The composition balances fresh herbal top n…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Britto Man or Tsar?

Britto Man takes 3 of 5 categories. Britto Man is rated 4.29/5 from 14 votes; Tsar is rated 4.19/5 from 1,815 votes. Choose Britto Man for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, 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, Britto Man or Tsar?

They last about the same: Britto Man 74/100, Tsar 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Britto Man or Tsar?

Britto Man projects furthest (Britto Man 69/100, Tsar 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Britto Man and Tsar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Neroli, Cinnamon, Lavender and Sandalwood.

Is Britto Man or Tsar better for summer or winter?

Britto Man suits daytime wear; Tsar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Britto Man and Tsar?

Britto Man features Neroli, Cinnamon, Lavender, Sandalwood and Thyme. 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.