Fragrance comparison

Musk + > Fresh vs Tsar

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,912 ratings analysed

Musk + > Fresh

Avon · 2011

3.7597 votes

Rank #35,047 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Tsar

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.191,815 votes

Rank #750 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tsar takes 6 of 7 categories.

Musk + > Fresh
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Tsar
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Musk + > Fresh1/7

Tsar6/7

Ratings & consensus: Tsar
Community sentiment: Tsar
Longevity: Tsar
Sillage & projection: Tsar
Value for money: Musk + > Fresh
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

Musk + > FreshAvon

TsarVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 97 votes

Have 45%Had 40%Want 15%

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

24%Love

48%Like

13%Ok

9%Dislike

6%Hate

67 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

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityTsar

SillageTsar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value48

Category winnerMusk + > FreshBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal77%

woody69%

musky61%

powdery53%

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

green70%

earthy60%

mossy50%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotArtemisiaLemon

Heart

GeraniumLavenderJasmine

Base

MuskPatchouliCedarAmber

Top20-30 mins

Green NotesLavenderArtemisiaRosemaryBergamotCorianderCinnamonNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

Pine TreeJuniper BerriesCarnationTarragonGeraniumCarawayJasmineRose

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossLeatherCedarPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Artemisia, Geranium and Lavender. Durations are only published for Tsar, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter22

Day–

Night–

Spring91

Summer51

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night73

Category winnerTsarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,047

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2011

Reviews0

Overall rank#750

PerfumerPhilippe Bousseton

Launched—

Reviews204

Category winnerTsarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avon Musk Fresh pairs crisp bergamot and bitter artemisia with a classic lavender and geranium heart. The fragrance quickly dries down to clean white musk, amber, and light cedarwood. Built for post-workout errands, warm spring mornings, and casual daily wear, this budget aromatic fougere offers an easy soapy clean fe…

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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, Musk + > Fresh or Tsar?

Tsar takes 6 of 7 categories. Musk + > Fresh is rated 3.75/5 from 97 votes; Tsar is rated 4.19/5 from 1,815 votes. Choose Musk + > Fresh for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Tsar for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Musk + > Fresh or Tsar?

Tsar lasts longest (Tsar 72/100, Musk + > Fresh 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Musk + > Fresh or Tsar?

Tsar projects furthest (Tsar 62/100, Musk + > Fresh 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Musk + > Fresh and Tsar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Artemisia, Geranium and Lavender.

Is Musk + > Fresh or Tsar better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Musk + > Fresh and Tsar?

Musk + > Fresh has top notes of Bergamot, Artemisia and Lemon, heart notes of Geranium, Lavender and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Cedar 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.