Fragrance comparison

Eau d'Orlane vs Tsar

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,934 ratings analysed

Eau d'Orlane

Orlane

3.70119 votes

Rank #15,444 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

5 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 5 of 7 categories.

Eau d'Orlane
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Tsar
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Eau d'Orlane2/7

Tsar5/7

Ratings & consensus: Tsar
Community sentiment: Tsar
Longevity: Tsar
Sillage & projection: Tsar
Value for money: Eau d'Orlane
Versatility: Eau d'Orlane
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tsar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau d'OrlaneOrlane

TsarVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 34%Had 37%Want 29%

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

29%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

109 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityTsar

SillageTsar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value48

Category winnerEau d'OrlaneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody91%

green83%

aromatic74%

fresh65%

aldehydic56%

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

green70%

earthy60%

mossy50%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesBergamotGreen NotesNeroliLemonMandarin OrangeVerbenaBitter Orange

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyOrris RootRose

Base

VetiverCedarOakmossMuskTonka BeanAmber

Top20-30 mins

Green NotesLavenderArtemisiaRosemaryBergamotCorianderCinnamonNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

Pine TreeJuniper BerriesCarnationTarragonGeraniumCarawayJasmineRose

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossLeatherCedarPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Green Notes, Neroli and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Tsar, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall35

Winter33

Day100

Night10

Spring91

Summer51

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night73

Category winnerEau d'OrlaneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex44

Women50

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,444

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#750

PerfumerPhilippe Bousseton

Launched—

Reviews204

Category winnerTsarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau d'Orlane is a clean, green citrus floral with a very 1990s fresh-soapy character. Reviews point to a bright aldehydic opening, airy citrus, lily-of-the-valley, and a woody mossy base that can read slightly masculine on skin. It suits warm weather, daytime wear, and anyone who likes elegant shower-clean fragrances…

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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, Eau d'Orlane or Tsar?

Tsar takes 5 of 7 categories. Eau d'Orlane is rated 3.70/5 from 119 votes; Tsar is rated 4.19/5 from 1,815 votes. Choose Eau d'Orlane for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, 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, Eau d'Orlane or Tsar?

Tsar lasts longest (Tsar 72/100, Eau d'Orlane 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau d'Orlane or Tsar?

Tsar projects furthest (Tsar 62/100, Eau d'Orlane 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau d'Orlane and Tsar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Green Notes, Neroli and Jasmine.

Is Eau d'Orlane or Tsar better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eau d'Orlane is the stronger pick. For winter, Tsar is the stronger pick. Eau d'Orlane suits daytime wear; Tsar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau d'Orlane and Tsar?

Eau d'Orlane has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Green Notes and Neroli, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Orris Root and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Oakmoss 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.