Perry Ellis (2018) vs Tsar
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Tsar takes 6 of 7 categories.
Perry Ellis (2018)Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
TsarChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Perry Ellis (2018)1/7
Tsar6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Tsar
- Community sentiment
- Tsar
- Longevity
- Tsar
- Sillage & projection
- Tsar
- Value for money
- Perry Ellis (2018)
- 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
Perry Ellis (2018)Perry EllisTsarVan Cleef & ArpelsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.99/ 5 · 111 votes
Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%
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 hate30%Love
52%Like
9%Ok
5%Dislike
4%Hate
111 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
Category winners
LongevityTsar
SillageTsar
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPerry Ellis (2018)Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy88%
woody77%
citrus65%
lavender53%
herbal42%
aromatic100%
woody90%
fresh spicy80%
green70%
earthy60%
mossy50%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderBergamotVerbena
Heart
GeraniumJuniperRosemary
Base
OakmossSandalwoodAmber
Top20-30 mins
Green NotesLavenderArtemisiaRosemaryBergamotCorianderCinnamonNeroli
Heart2-4 hrs
Pine TreeJuniper BerriesCarnationTarragonGeraniumCarawayJasmineRose
Base6-8+ hrs
OakmossLeatherCedarPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Geranium and Rosemary. Durations are only published for Tsar, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter20
Day–
Night–
Spring91
Summer51
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night73
Category winnerTsarMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#9,691
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews20
Overall rank#750
PerfumerPhilippe Bousseton
Launched—
Reviews204
Category winnerTsarHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPerry Ellis (2018) opens with a sharp flash of bergamot and lemon verbena before lavender smooths out the top notes. The heart brings clean geranium and pine-tinged juniper over a quiet base of oakmoss and sandalwood. It smells like a crisp bar of white soap, tailored for casual spring mornings and office wear when yo…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Perry Ellis (2018) or Tsar?
Tsar takes 6 of 7 categories. Perry Ellis (2018) is rated 3.99/5 from 111 votes; Tsar is rated 4.19/5 from 1,815 votes. Choose Perry Ellis (2018) 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, Perry Ellis (2018) or Tsar?
Tsar lasts longest (Tsar 72/100, Perry Ellis (2018) 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Perry Ellis (2018) or Tsar?
Tsar projects furthest (Tsar 62/100, Perry Ellis (2018) 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Perry Ellis (2018) and Tsar smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Geranium and Rosemary.
Is Perry Ellis (2018) 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 Perry Ellis (2018) and Tsar?
Perry Ellis (2018) has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Verbena, heart notes of Geranium, Juniper and Rosemary, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood 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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