Fragrance comparison

IL vs Tsar

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,859 ratings analysed

4 wins

Lancetti

4.5744 votes

Rank #12,355 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Tsar

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.191,815 votes

Rank #750 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

IL takes 4 of 7 categories.

IL
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Tsar
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

IL4/7

Tsar3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ILLancetti

TsarVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.57/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 48%Had 29%Want 23%

4.19/ 5 · 1,815 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerILRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

32%Like

2%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

44 votes

45%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

1,815 votes

Category winnerILMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityTsar

SillageTsar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value48

Category winnerILBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

mossy84%

lavender77%

musky69%

herbal61%

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

green70%

earthy60%

mossy50%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and mossy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderAniseBergamotNeroliArtemisiaBasil

Heart

CarnationGeraniumAldehydesCorianderNutmegFern

Base

MossMuskLeatherAmberVetiverCedar

Top20-30 mins

Green NotesLavenderArtemisiaRosemaryBergamotCorianderCinnamonNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

Pine TreeJuniper BerriesCarnationTarragonGeraniumCarawayJasmineRose

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossLeatherCedarPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Neroli and Artemisia. Durations are only published for Tsar, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring58

Summer29

Fall100

Winter67

Day86

Night100

Spring91

Summer51

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night73

Category winnerILMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex14

Women5

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,355

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#750

PerfumerPhilippe Bousseton

Launched—

Reviews204

Category winnerTsarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

IL by Lancetti launches with a sharp, herbaceous bite that separates it from standard designer offerings. A punchy combination of artemisia, basil, and anise creates a bitter, licorice-tinged freshness that feels bracing on cool autumn mornings. As the scent settles, a clean fern note merges with carnation, giving the…

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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, IL or Tsar?

IL takes 4 of 7 categories. IL is rated 4.57/5 from 44 votes; Tsar is rated 4.19/5 from 1,815 votes. Choose IL for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Tsar for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, IL or Tsar?

Tsar lasts longest (Tsar 72/100, IL 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, IL or Tsar?

Tsar projects furthest (Tsar 62/100, IL 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do IL and Tsar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and mossy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Neroli and Artemisia.

Is IL or Tsar better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in IL and Tsar?

IL has top notes of Lavender, Anise, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Carnation, Geranium, Aldehydes and Coriander, a base of Moss, Musk, Leather and Amber. 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.