Heaven vs Tsar
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
34%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.
HeavenChoose it for a cinnamon and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
TsarChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Heaven2/5
Tsar2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Heaven
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tsar
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Heaven
- 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
HeavenRINGTsarVan Cleef & ArpelsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.47/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 59%Had 32%Want 9%
4.19/ 5 · 1,815 votes
Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%
Category winnerHeavenRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate76%Love
12%Like
0%Ok
6%Dislike
6%Hate
17 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
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHeavenBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcinnamon100%
fresh spicy92%
warm spicy84%
citrus77%
musky69%
woody61%
aromatic100%
woody90%
fresh spicy80%
green70%
earthy60%
mossy50%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotGeranium
Heart
CinnamonRoseJasmine
Base
MuskAmberCedar
Top20-30 mins
Green NotesLavenderArtemisiaRosemaryBergamotCorianderCinnamonNeroli
Heart2-4 hrs
Pine TreeJuniper BerriesCarnationTarragonGeraniumCarawayJasmineRose
Base6-8+ hrs
OakmossLeatherCedarPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Geranium, Cinnamon and Rose. Durations are only published for Tsar, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer100
Fall78
Winter78
Day100
Night62
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#40,476
PerfumerPierre-Constantin Guéros
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#750
PerfumerPhilippe Bousseton
Launched—
Reviews204
Category winnerTsarHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHeaven by RING opens with bergamot and geranium, then settles into a spicy floral heart where cinnamon leads and rose adds a softer edge. The dry-down brings musk, amber and cedar, giving it a warm, woody finish. It reads clearly masculine, but not overly heavy. For shoppers who like spicy woody fragrances with some f…
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, Heaven or Tsar?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Heaven is rated 4.47/5 from 17 votes; Tsar is rated 4.19/5 from 1,815 votes. Choose Heaven for a cinnamon and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Tsar for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Heaven or Tsar?
Tsar lasts longest (Tsar 72/100, Heaven 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Heaven or Tsar?
Projection is very close: Heaven 62/100, Tsar 62/100 for sillage.
Do Heaven and Tsar smell similar?
Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Geranium, Cinnamon and Rose.
Is Heaven or Tsar better for summer or winter?
Heaven suits daytime wear; Tsar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Heaven and Tsar?
Heaven has top notes of Bergamot and Geranium, heart notes of Cinnamon, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Amber and Cedar. 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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