Fragrance comparison

Flowing Free Man vs Tsar

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 1,824 ratings analysed

Flowing Free Man

Puma

3.679 votes

Rank #50,897 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Tsar

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.191,815 votes

Rank #716 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tsar takes 4 of 5 categories.

Flowing Free Man
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Tsar
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Flowing Free Man1/5

Tsar4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Flowing Free ManPuma

TsarVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 13%Had 46%Want 42%

4.19/ 5 · 1,815 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

11%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

9 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

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityTsar

SillageTsar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value48

Category winnerFlowing Free ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

fruity61%

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

green70%

earthy60%

mossy50%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonBergamotPomegranateCorianderLavender

Heart2-3 hrs

RhuburbGeraniumGingerNutmegRosemary

Base4-6 hrs

MuskOakmossAmberSandalwood

Top20-30 mins

Green NotesLavenderArtemisiaRosemaryBergamotCorianderCinnamonNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

Pine TreeJuniper BerriesCarnationTarragonGeraniumCarawayJasmineRose

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossLeatherCedarPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodMuskAmber

Category winnerTsarLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night18

Spring91

Summer51

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night53

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 54%Work 27%Date 10%Party 8%

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

Work 40%Casual 33%Date 18%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,897

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#716

PerfumerPhilippe Bousseton

Launched—

Reviews204

Category winnerTsarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Puma Flowing Free Man is an energetic, breezy fragrance built for casual daytime wear and post-workout resets. It kicks off with a sharp splash of tart lemon and juicy pomegranate, waking up your senses without feeling heavy. You will notice a quick burst of alcohol during the first sixty seconds, but it smooths out q…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Flowing Free Man or Tsar?

Tsar takes 4 of 5 categories. Flowing Free Man is rated 3.67/5 from 9 votes; Tsar is rated 4.19/5 from 1,815 votes. Choose Flowing Free Man for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tsar for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Flowing Free Man or Tsar?

Tsar lasts longest (Tsar 72/100, Flowing Free Man 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Flowing Free Man or Tsar?

Tsar projects furthest (Tsar 62/100, Flowing Free Man 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Flowing Free Man and Tsar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Coriander, Lavender and Geranium.

Is Flowing Free Man or Tsar better for summer or winter?

Flowing Free Man suits daytime wear; Tsar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Flowing Free Man and Tsar?

Flowing Free Man has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Pomegranate and Coriander, heart notes of Rhuburb, Geranium, Ginger and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Amber and Sandalwood. 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.