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Missoni Uomo vs Tsar

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

Updated 1,930 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Missoni Uomo takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Missoni Uomo

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

  • Tsar

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Missoni Uomo5/7
Tsar2/7
Ratings & consensus
Missoni Uomo
Community sentiment
Missoni Uomo
Longevity
Missoni Uomo
Sillage & projection
Missoni Uomo
Value for money
Missoni Uomo
Versatility
Tsar
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Tsar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Missoni UomoMissoni
TsarVan Cleef & Arpels
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.37/ 5 · 115 votes
Have 26%Had 29%Want 45%
4.19/ 5 · 1,815 votes
Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%
Category winnerMissoni UomoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
63%Love
30%Like
0%Ok
6%Dislike
1%Hate

84 votes

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

1,815 votes

Category winnerMissoni UomoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity81
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate87
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevityMissoni Uomo

SillageMissoni Uomo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value66
¤ Price value48
Category winnerMissoni UomoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
amber77%
fresh spicy69%
earthy61%
aromatic100%
woody90%
fresh spicy80%
green70%
earthy60%
mossy50%
Scent match63%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
BasilLemonBergamotJuniper Berries
Heart
VetiverCarnationCorianderCinnamonJasmineCedarRosePatchouli
Base
OakmossLeatherIncenseAmberTonka BeanMuskLabdanum
Top20-30 mins
Green NotesLavenderArtemisiaRosemaryBergamotCorianderCinnamonNeroli
Heart2-4 hrs
Pine TreeJuniper BerriesCarnationTarragonGeraniumCarawayJasmineRose
Base6-8+ hrs
OakmossLeatherCedarPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Juniper Berries, Vetiver and Carnation. Durations are only published for Tsar, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring47
Summer17
Fall77
Winter100
Day85
Night100
Spring91
Summer51
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night73
Category winnerTsarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men91
Unisex9
Women0
Men94
Unisex5
Women1
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,161

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#750

PerfumerPhilippe Bousseton

Launched—

Reviews204

Category winnerTsarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Missoni Uomo is an old-school woody chypre with a bright herbal opening and a dry, mossy leather base. Basil, bergamot and lemon give it lift early on, then carnation, patchouli, incense and oakmoss pull it into something darker, spicier and more textured. It usually suits someone who enjoys vintage masculine perfumer…

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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, Missoni Uomo or Tsar?

Missoni Uomo takes 5 of 7 categories. Missoni Uomo is rated 4.37/5 from 115 votes; Tsar is rated 4.19/5 from 1,815 votes. Choose Missoni Uomo for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Tsar for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Missoni Uomo or Tsar?

Missoni Uomo lasts longest (Missoni Uomo 81/100, Tsar 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Missoni Uomo or Tsar?

Missoni Uomo projects furthest (Missoni Uomo 68/100, Tsar 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Missoni Uomo and Tsar smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Juniper Berries, Vetiver and Carnation.

Is Missoni Uomo or Tsar better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Missoni Uomo and Tsar?

Missoni Uomo has top notes of Basil, Lemon, Bergamot and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Vetiver, Carnation, Coriander and Cinnamon, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Incense 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.

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