Deep Forest vs Tsar
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
58%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Deep Forest takes 6 of 7 categories.
Deep ForestChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
TsarChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Deep Forest6/7
Tsar1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Deep Forest
- Community sentiment
- Deep Forest
- Longevity
- Deep Forest
- Sillage & projection
- Deep Forest
- Value for money
- Deep Forest
- Versatility
- Deep Forest
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Tsar
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Deep ForestBognerTsarVan Cleef & ArpelsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.26/ 5 · 194 votes
Have 34%Had 14%Want 52%
4.19/ 5 · 1,815 votes
Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%
Category winnerDeep ForestRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate42%Love
53%Like
1%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
74 votes
45%Love
41%Like
3%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate
1,815 votes
Category winnerDeep ForestMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDeep Forest
SillageDeep Forest
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDeep ForestBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
citrus77%
earthy69%
amber61%
aromatic100%
woody90%
fresh spicy80%
green70%
earthy60%
mossy50%
Scent match58%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
NutmegArtemisiaRosemaryBergamotCitrusesOrangePetitgrainNeroli
Heart
VetiverPatchouliLavenderCinnamon
Base
oak mossIncenseMuskFrench labdanum
Top20-30 mins
Green NotesLavenderArtemisiaRosemaryBergamotCorianderCinnamonNeroli
Heart2-4 hrs
Pine TreeJuniper BerriesCarnationTarragonGeraniumCarawayJasmineRose
Base6-8+ hrs
OakmossLeatherCedarPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Rosemary, Bergamot and Neroli. Durations are only published for Tsar, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring80
Summer47
Fall100
Winter93
Day100
Night71
Spring91
Summer51
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night73
Category winnerDeep ForestMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#3,516
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews27
Overall rank#750
PerfumerPhilippe Bousseton
Launched—
Reviews204
Category winnerTsarHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDeep Forest smells like a classic 1990s aromatic woody, bright with citrus and herbs at the top, then greener, spicier, and darker as patchouli, vetiver, oak moss, and incense settle in. It reads masculine, earthy, and slightly resinous rather than sweet. If you enjoy old-school forest-style compositions with moss, sp…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Deep Forest or Tsar?
Deep Forest takes 6 of 7 categories. Deep Forest is rated 4.26/5 from 194 votes; Tsar is rated 4.19/5 from 1,815 votes. Choose Deep Forest for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Tsar for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Deep Forest or Tsar?
Deep Forest lasts longest (Deep Forest 81/100, Tsar 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Deep Forest or Tsar?
Deep Forest projects furthest (Deep Forest 71/100, Tsar 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Deep Forest and Tsar smell similar?
Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Rosemary, Bergamot and Neroli.
Is Deep Forest or Tsar better for summer or winter?
For summer, Tsar is the stronger pick. For winter, Tsar is the stronger pick. Deep Forest suits daytime wear; Tsar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Deep Forest and Tsar?
Deep Forest has top notes of Nutmeg, Artemisia, Rosemary and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Patchouli, Lavender and Cinnamon, a base of oak moss, Incense, Musk and French labdanum. 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.
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