Fragrance comparison

Feeling Man vs Tsar

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,952 ratings analysed

5 wins

Feeling Man

Jil Sander

4.51137 votes

Rank #3,932 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Tsar

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.191,815 votes

Rank #750 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Feeling Man takes 5 of 7 categories.

Feeling Man
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Tsar
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Feeling Man5/7

Tsar2/7

Ratings & consensus: Feeling Man
Community sentiment: Feeling Man
Longevity: Feeling Man
Sillage & projection: Feeling Man
Value for money: Feeling Man
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

Feeling ManJil Sander

TsarVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.51/ 5 · 137 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

4.19/ 5 · 1,815 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerFeeling ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

34%Like

1%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

137 votes

45%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

1,815 votes

Category winnerFeeling ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityFeeling Man

SillageFeeling Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value48

Category winnerFeeling ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

green70%

earthy60%

mossy50%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Fruity NotesLavenderBergamotTarragonAniseGreen Notes

Heart

RaspberryOrris RootGeraniumBalsam FirJasmineCyclamen

Base

TobaccoMuskOakmossTonka BeanPatchouliAmberSandalwoodCedar

Top20-30 mins

Green NotesLavenderArtemisiaRosemaryBergamotCorianderCinnamonNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

Pine TreeJuniper BerriesCarnationTarragonGeraniumCarawayJasmineRose

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossLeatherCedarPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Tarragon and Green Notes. Durations are only published for Tsar, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring91

Summer51

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night73

Category winnerTsarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex19

Women0

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,932

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#750

PerfumerPhilippe Bousseton

Launched—

Reviews204

Category winnerTsarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Feeling Man by Jil Sander opens with a vibrant splash of ripe berries, crisp bergamot, and herbal tarragon before settling into a warm core of raspberry, earthy orris root, and balsam fir. As the scent develops on warm skin, rich pipe tobacco, creamy sandalwood, and smooth tonka bean emerge to create a cozy, grounded …

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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, Feeling Man or Tsar?

Feeling Man takes 5 of 7 categories. Feeling Man is rated 4.51/5 from 137 votes; Tsar is rated 4.19/5 from 1,815 votes. Choose Feeling Man for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Tsar for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Feeling Man or Tsar?

They last about the same: Feeling Man 74/100, Tsar 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Feeling Man or Tsar?

Projection is very close: Feeling Man 64/100, Tsar 62/100 for sillage.

Do Feeling Man and Tsar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Tarragon and Green Notes.

Is Feeling Man or Tsar better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Feeling Man and Tsar?

Feeling Man has top notes of Fruity Notes, Lavender, Bergamot and Tarragon, heart notes of Raspberry, Orris Root, Geranium and Balsam Fir, a base of Tobacco, Musk, Oakmoss and Tonka Bean. 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.