Gold Jeans Cologne vs Tsar
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
56%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Tsar takes 4 of 5 categories.
Gold Jeans CologneChoose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
TsarChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Gold Jeans Cologne1/5
Tsar4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Tsar
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tsar
- Sillage & projection
- Tsar
- Value for money
- Gold Jeans Cologne
- 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
Gold Jeans CologneRoccobaroccoTsarVan Cleef & ArpelsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.88/ 5 · 16 votes
Have 21%Had 49%Want 30%
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 hate31%Love
38%Like
19%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
16 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
LongevityTsar
SillageTsar
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGold Jeans CologneBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
mossy69%
citrus61%
aromatic100%
woody90%
fresh spicy80%
green70%
earthy60%
mossy50%
Scent match56%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderBergamotLemonMastic or LentisqueJuniper Berries
Heart
PepperNutmegJasmineArtemisiaClovesCardamomTarragonPlum
Base
AmbergrisCedarOakmossSandalwood
Top20-30 mins
Green NotesLavenderArtemisiaRosemaryBergamotCorianderCinnamonNeroli
Heart2-4 hrs
Pine TreeJuniper BerriesCarnationTarragonGeraniumCarawayJasmineRose
Base6-8+ hrs
OakmossLeatherCedarPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Juniper Berries and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Tsar, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night–
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#44,268
PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#750
PerfumerPhilippe Bousseton
Launched—
Reviews204
Category winnerTsarHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGold Jeans Cologne by Roccobarocco is a woody spicy fragrance that leans into aromatic and citrus facets. It opens with sharp notes of juniper berries and lemon, before settling into a warm, spice-heavy heart of nutmeg and cloves. Ideal for casual day wear during transitional spring or fall months, this scent brings a…
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, Gold Jeans Cologne or Tsar?
Tsar takes 4 of 5 categories. Gold Jeans Cologne is rated 3.88/5 from 16 votes; Tsar is rated 4.19/5 from 1,815 votes. Choose Gold Jeans Cologne for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tsar for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Gold Jeans Cologne or Tsar?
They last about the same: Tsar 72/100, Gold Jeans Cologne 70/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Gold Jeans Cologne or Tsar?
Tsar projects furthest (Tsar 62/100, Gold Jeans Cologne 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Gold Jeans Cologne and Tsar smell similar?
Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Juniper Berries and Jasmine.
Is Gold Jeans Cologne or Tsar better for summer or winter?
Gold Jeans Cologne suits daytime wear; Tsar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Gold Jeans Cologne and Tsar?
Gold Jeans Cologne has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Lemon and Mastic or Lentisque, heart notes of Pepper, Nutmeg, Jasmine and Artemisia, a base of Ambergris, Cedar, Oakmoss 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.
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