Eau de Lanvin vs Tsar
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Eau de Lanvin takes 3 of 5 categories.
Eau de LanvinChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
TsarChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Eau de Lanvin3/5
Tsar2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Tsar
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Eau de Lanvin
- Sillage & projection
- Eau de Lanvin
- Value for money
- Eau de Lanvin
- 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 de LanvinLanvinTsarVan Cleef & ArpelsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.29/ 5 · 28 votes
Have 54%Had 6%Want 40%
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 hate71%Love
14%Like
7%Ok
0%Dislike
7%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
Category winners
LongevityEau de Lanvin
SillageEau de Lanvin
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEau de LanvinBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
musky77%
fresh spicy69%
animalic61%
aromatic100%
woody90%
fresh spicy80%
green70%
earthy60%
mossy50%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
VerbenaBergamotLemonCoriander
Heart
JasmineCarnationRosemaryGeranium
Base
CivetVetiverCedarMuskMoss
Top20-30 mins
Green NotesLavenderArtemisiaRosemaryBergamotCorianderCinnamonNeroli
Heart2-4 hrs
Pine TreeJuniper BerriesCarnationTarragonGeraniumCarawayJasmineRose
Base6-8+ hrs
OakmossLeatherCedarPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Coriander, Jasmine and Carnation. Durations are only published for Tsar, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring60
Summer100
Fall60
Winter40
Day100
Night20
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#21,727
PerfumerAndre Fraysse
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#750
PerfumerPhilippe Bousseton
Launched—
Reviews204
Category winnerTsarHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEau de Lanvin is a vintage citrus aromatic fragrance launched in 1933. It highlights zesty verbena and lemon top notes supported by a complex herbal heart of jasmine, carnation, and rosemary. The base settles into a distinct, dry animalic finish featuring raw civet and musk. This scent suits collectors and fans of cla…
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 de Lanvin or Tsar?
Eau de Lanvin takes 3 of 5 categories. Eau de Lanvin is rated 4.29/5 from 28 votes; Tsar is rated 4.19/5 from 1,815 votes. Choose Eau de Lanvin for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, 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, Eau de Lanvin or Tsar?
They last about the same: Eau de Lanvin 74/100, Tsar 72/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Eau de Lanvin or Tsar?
Eau de Lanvin projects furthest (Eau de Lanvin 66/100, Tsar 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Eau de Lanvin and Tsar smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Coriander, Jasmine and Carnation.
Is Eau de Lanvin or Tsar better for summer or winter?
Eau de Lanvin suits daytime wear; Tsar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Eau de Lanvin and Tsar?
Eau de Lanvin has top notes of Verbena, Bergamot, Lemon and Coriander, heart notes of Jasmine, Carnation, Rosemary and Geranium, a base of Civet, Vetiver, Cedar 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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