Fragrance comparison

Eau Sauvage vs Tsar

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 7,940 ratings analysed

Eau Sauvage

Dior · 1966

4.236,125 votes

Rank #1,447 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

70%scent match

Closely related

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 Sauvage
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.
Tsar
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Eau Sauvage2/7

Tsar5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau SauvageDior

TsarVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 6,125 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

4.19/ 5 · 1,815 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerEau SauvageRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

36%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

6,125 votes

45%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

1,815 votes

Category winnerEau SauvageMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityTsar

SillageTsar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value48

Category winnerTsarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus90%

fresh spicy80%

woody70%

earthy60%

green50%

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

green70%

earthy60%

mossy50%

Scent match70%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBergamotBasilRosemaryCarawayFruity Notes

Heart

JasmineCorianderCarnationPatchouliOrris RootSandalwoodRoseLavender

Base

OakmossVetiverMuskAmber

Top20-30 mins

Green NotesLavenderArtemisiaRosemaryBergamotCorianderCinnamonNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

Pine TreeJuniper BerriesCarnationTarragonGeraniumCarawayJasmineRose

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossLeatherCedarPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rosemary, Caraway and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Tsar, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Spring91

Summer51

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night73

Category winnerTsarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex10

Women2

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,447

PerfumerEdmond Roudnitska

Launched1966

Reviews208

Overall rank#750

PerfumerPhilippe Bousseton

Launched—

Reviews204

Category winnerTsarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dior Eau Sauvage opens with a bright splash of tart lemon, bitter bergamot, and crushed rosemary. This French staple balances sharp citrus with an aromatic heart of basil, lavender, and gentle jasmine before settling into an earthy base of vetiver and oakmoss. It smells like clean luxury bar soap, crisp morning air, a…

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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 Sauvage or Tsar?

Tsar takes 5 of 7 categories. Eau Sauvage is rated 4.23/5 from 6,125 votes; Tsar is rated 4.19/5 from 1,815 votes. Choose Eau Sauvage for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring. Choose Tsar for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau Sauvage or Tsar?

Tsar lasts longest (Tsar 72/100, Eau Sauvage 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau Sauvage or Tsar?

Tsar projects furthest (Tsar 62/100, Eau Sauvage 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau Sauvage and Tsar smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rosemary, Caraway and Jasmine.

Is Eau Sauvage or Tsar better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Eau Sauvage and Tsar?

Eau Sauvage has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Basil and Rosemary, heart notes of Jasmine, Coriander, Carnation and Patchouli, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk and Amber. 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.