Eau Cendree vs Tsar
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Eau Cendree takes 4 of 5 categories.
Eau CendreeChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
TsarChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Eau Cendree4/5
Tsar1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Eau Cendree
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Eau Cendree
- Sillage & projection
- Eau Cendree
- Value for money
- Eau Cendree
- 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
Eau CendreeJacomoTsarVan Cleef & ArpelsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.45/ 5 · 60 votes
Have 49%Had 8%Want 43%
4.19/ 5 · 1,815 votes
Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%
Category winnerEau CendreeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate54%Love
46%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
24 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
Category winners
LongevityEau Cendree
SillageEau Cendree
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEau CendreeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody91%
citrus83%
fresh spicy74%
warm spicy65%
powdery56%
aromatic100%
woody90%
fresh spicy80%
green70%
earthy60%
mossy50%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonBergamotLavenderPetitgrainCoriander
Heart
Clary SageCarnationGeranium
Base
CedarPatchouliVetiverMuskSandalwood
Top20-30 mins
Green NotesLavenderArtemisiaRosemaryBergamotCorianderCinnamonNeroli
Heart2-4 hrs
Pine TreeJuniper BerriesCarnationTarragonGeraniumCarawayJasmineRose
Base6-8+ hrs
OakmossLeatherCedarPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Coriander and Carnation. Durations are only published for Tsar, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring81
Summer13
Fall100
Winter63
Day100
Night80
Spring91
Summer51
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night73
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#7,128
PerfumerJean-Claude Astier
Launched—
Reviews20
Overall rank#750
PerfumerPhilippe Bousseton
Launched—
Reviews204
Category winnerTsarHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEau Cendree by Jacomo is a classic 1970s citrus aromatic fragrance that defines the mid-century modern aesthetic. It opens with sharp, clean lemon and bergamot, leading into a herbal heart of clary sage and geranium. The dry-down settles into a grounded woody base of cedar, vetiver, and patchouli, making it a reliable…
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, Eau Cendree or Tsar?
Eau Cendree takes 4 of 5 categories. Eau Cendree is rated 4.45/5 from 60 votes; Tsar is rated 4.19/5 from 1,815 votes. Choose Eau Cendree for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. 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, Eau Cendree or Tsar?
Eau Cendree lasts longest (Eau Cendree 77/100, Tsar 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Eau Cendree or Tsar?
Eau Cendree projects furthest (Eau Cendree 69/100, Tsar 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Eau Cendree and Tsar smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Coriander and Carnation.
Is Eau Cendree or Tsar better for summer or winter?
Eau Cendree suits daytime wear; Tsar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Eau Cendree and Tsar?
Eau Cendree has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Lavender and Petitgrain, heart notes of Clary Sage, Carnation and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Vetiver and Musk. 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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