Fragrance comparison

Gucci Nobile vs Tsar

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 2,373 ratings analysed

6 wins

Gucci Nobile

Gucci

4.48558 votes

Rank #482 AromaticWoody

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73%scent match

Closely related

Tsar

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.191,815 votes

Rank #737 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci Nobile takes 6 of 8 categories.

Gucci Nobile
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Tsar
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Gucci Nobile6/8

Tsar2/8

Ratings & consensus: Gucci Nobile
Community sentiment: Gucci Nobile
Longevity: Gucci Nobile
Sillage & projection: Gucci Nobile
Value for money: Tsar
Versatility: Gucci Nobile
Note pyramid (duration): Tsar
Fragranxe ranking: Gucci Nobile

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gucci NobileGucci

TsarVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.48/ 5 · 558 votes

Have 40%Had 26%Want 33%

4.19/ 5 · 1,815 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerGucci NobileRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

37%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

558 votes

45%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

1,815 votes

Category winnerGucci NobileMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityGucci Nobile

SillageGucci Nobile

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value48

Category winnerTsarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

earthy69%

mossy61%

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

green70%

earthy60%

mossy50%

Scent match73%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotLavenderRosemaryTarragonLemonNutmeg Flower

Heart2 to 3 hours

Balsam FirGreen NotesJasmineGeraniumRoseCyclamenCarnation

Base5 to 8 hours

OakmossSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliCedarMuskTonka BeanAmber

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

Summer76

Fall88

Winter67

Day100

Night68

Spring91

Summer51

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night73

Category winnerGucci NobileMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#482

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews103

Overall rank#737

PerfumerPhilippe Bousseton

Launched—

Reviews204

Category winnerGucci NobileHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gucci Nobile is an aromatic fougere built around crisp herbs, cool forest greenery, and a solid mossy foundation. The opening greets you with tart lemon and sharp bergamot, quickly joined by herbaceous rosemary, clean lavender, and savory tarragon. As the initial citrus burst softens, the heart brings a rich outdoor f…

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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, Gucci Nobile or Tsar?

Gucci Nobile takes 6 of 8 categories. Gucci Nobile is rated 4.48/5 from 558 votes; Tsar is rated 4.19/5 from 1,815 votes. Choose Gucci Nobile for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tsar for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gucci Nobile or Tsar?

Gucci Nobile lasts longest (Gucci Nobile 78/100, Tsar 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gucci Nobile or Tsar?

Gucci Nobile projects furthest (Gucci Nobile 69/100, Tsar 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gucci Nobile and Tsar smell similar?

Closely related: a 73% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Rosemary and Tarragon.

Is Gucci Nobile or Tsar better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Gucci Nobile and Tsar?

Gucci Nobile has top notes of Bergamot, Lavender, Rosemary and Tarragon, heart notes of Balsam Fir, Green Notes, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Patchouli. 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.