Fragrance comparison

Natsumeku vs Tsar

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,889 ratings analysed

Natsumeku

Prissana

3.9274 votes

Rank #17,817 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Tsar

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.191,815 votes

Rank #741 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tsar takes 7 of 8 categories.

Natsumeku
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Tsar
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Natsumeku1/8

Tsar7/8

Ratings & consensus: Tsar
Community sentiment: Tsar
Longevity: Tsar
Sillage & projection: Tsar
Value for money: Tsar
Versatility: Natsumeku
Note pyramid (duration): Tsar
Fragranxe ranking: Tsar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NatsumekuPrissana

TsarVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 18%Had 10%Want 72%

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

36%Love

35%Like

15%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

74 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

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityTsar

SillageTsar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value48

Category winnerTsarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy86%

woody72%

aromatic58%

green44%

mossy30%

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

green70%

earthy60%

mossy50%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

YuzuHinoki WoodNeroliOakmossCamphorBitter OrangeLavenderBergamotMandarin OrangeRose OilTangerineArtemisia

No top / heart / base split published

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

Spring100

Summer97

Fall38

Winter14

Day100

Night40

Spring91

Summer51

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night73

Category winnerNatsumekuMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex50

Women12

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,817

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#741

PerfumerPhilippe Bousseton

Launched—

Reviews204

Category winnerTsarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Natsumeku by Prissana opens with a tart, realistic burst of yuzu peel alongside bitter orange and zesty bergamot. The citrus introduction is sharp, rustic, and distinctively herbal rather than sugary or synthetic. As the initial brightness settles, a cooling breeze of camphor and clean lavender cuts through the zest, …

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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, Natsumeku or Tsar?

Tsar takes 7 of 8 categories. Natsumeku is rated 3.92/5 from 74 votes; Tsar is rated 4.19/5 from 1,815 votes. Choose Natsumeku for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, 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, Natsumeku or Tsar?

Tsar lasts longest (Tsar 72/100, Natsumeku 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Natsumeku or Tsar?

Tsar projects furthest (Tsar 62/100, Natsumeku 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Natsumeku and Tsar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Neroli, Oakmoss, Lavender and Bergamot.

Is Natsumeku or Tsar better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Natsumeku and Tsar?

Natsumeku features Yuzu, Hinoki Wood, Neroli, Oakmoss and Camphor. 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.