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Infinite Celtic vs Tsar

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

Updated 1,862 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tsar takes 5 of 8 categories.

  • Infinite Celtic

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Tsar

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Infinite Celtic2/8
Tsar5/8
Ratings & consensus
Tsar
Community sentiment
Tsar
Longevity
Tsar
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
Infinite Celtic
Versatility
Infinite Celtic
Note pyramid (duration)
Tsar
Fragranxe ranking
Tsar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Infinite CelticCharriol
TsarVan Cleef & Arpels
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.77/ 5 · 47 votes
Have 38%Had 20%Want 42%
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 hate
15%Love
57%Like
17%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate

47 votes

45%Love
41%Like
3%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate

1,815 votes

Category winnerTsarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate69
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevityTsar

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value59
¤ Price value48
Category winnerInfinite CelticBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
woody77%
lavender69%
patchouli61%
aromatic100%
woody90%
fresh spicy80%
green70%
earthy60%
mossy50%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top1 to 2 hours
Star AniseBourbon PepperBergamot
Heart2 to 4 hours
LavenderGeraniumLily-of-the-Valley
Base3 to 6 hours
PatchouliTonka BeanSandalwood
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
Spring88
Summer60
Fall100
Winter56
Day100
Night55
Spring91
Summer51
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night73
Category winnerInfinite CelticMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men67
Unisex21
Women13
Men94
Unisex5
Women1
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,766

PerfumerMarie Salamagne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#750

PerfumerPhilippe Bousseton

Launched—

Reviews204

Category winnerTsarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Infinite Celtic by Charriol opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, piqued by spicy star anise and crisp bourbon pepper. The initial kick quickly settles into an aromatic core where clean lavender, fresh geranium, and soft lily-of-the-valley create a tailored barbershop feel. As the fragrance dries down, rich patchouli,…

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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, Infinite Celtic or Tsar?

Tsar takes 5 of 8 categories. Infinite Celtic is rated 3.77/5 from 47 votes; Tsar is rated 4.19/5 from 1,815 votes. Choose Infinite Celtic for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Tsar for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Infinite Celtic or Tsar?

Tsar lasts longest (Tsar 72/100, Infinite Celtic 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Infinite Celtic or Tsar?

Projection is very close: Infinite Celtic 62/100, Tsar 62/100 for sillage.

Do Infinite Celtic and Tsar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Geranium and Patchouli.

Is Infinite Celtic or Tsar better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Infinite Celtic and Tsar?

Infinite Celtic has top notes of Star Anise, Bourbon Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Patchouli, Tonka Bean 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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