Fragrance comparison

Chevignon CC vs Tsar

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,850 ratings analysed

Chevignon CC

Chevignon

3.6635 votes

Rank #48,831 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

6 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 6 of 8 categories.

Chevignon CC
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. 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.

Chevignon CC2/8

Tsar6/8

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chevignon CCChevignon

TsarVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 35%Had 55%Want 10%

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

20%Love

51%Like

3%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

35 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

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityTsar

SillageTsar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value48

Category winnerChevignon CCBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

marine69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

green70%

earthy60%

mossy50%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

RosemaryGrapefruitCarawayBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

Sea NotesJasmineApple

Base2 to 4 hours

CedarOakmossMuskSandalwood

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

Summer100

Fall36

Winter18

Day100

Night21

Spring91

Summer51

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night73

Category winnerChevignon CCMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex0

Women11

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,831

PerfumerMartin Gras

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#750

PerfumerPhilippe Bousseton

Launched—

Reviews204

Category winnerTsarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chevignon CC is an aromatic woody fragrance for men that centres on crisp citrus, herbal spices, and a breezy coastal undertone. The opening pairs bitter grapefruit and bright bergamot with aromatic rosemary and warm caraway seed. As the initial sharpness softens, watery sea notes emerge alongside crisp green apple an…

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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, Chevignon CC or Tsar?

Tsar takes 6 of 8 categories. Chevignon CC is rated 3.66/5 from 35 votes; Tsar is rated 4.19/5 from 1,815 votes. Choose Chevignon CC for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. 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, Chevignon CC or Tsar?

Tsar lasts longest (Tsar 72/100, Chevignon CC 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chevignon CC or Tsar?

Tsar projects furthest (Tsar 62/100, Chevignon CC 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chevignon CC and Tsar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Caraway, Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is Chevignon CC or Tsar better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Chevignon CC and Tsar?

Chevignon CC has top notes of Rosemary, Grapefruit, Caraway and Bergamot, heart notes of Sea Notes, Jasmine and Apple, a base of Cedar, Oakmoss, Musk and Sandalwood. 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.