Fragrance comparison

Petrichor vs Tsar

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,816 ratings analysed

Petrichor

Butterfly Thai Perfume

5.001 votes

Rank #48,938 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Tsar

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.191,815 votes

Rank #750 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Petrichor
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Tsar
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Petrichor2/4

Tsar2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Petrichor
Sillage & projection: Tsar
Value for money: Petrichor
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tsar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PetrichorButterfly Thai Perfume

TsarVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

4.19/ 5 · 1,815 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

45%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

1,815 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityPetrichor

SillageTsar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value48

Category winnerPetrichorBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

cinnamon61%

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

green70%

earthy60%

mossy50%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLavenderGeraniumHedioneRose

Heart

CinnamonCorianderChamomileOakmossJasmine

Base

Siam BenzoinChalood BarkFrankincenseSandalwoodCedarwoodPetrichorMusk

Top20-30 mins

Green NotesLavenderArtemisiaRosemaryBergamotCorianderCinnamonNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

Pine TreeJuniper BerriesCarnationTarragonGeraniumCarawayJasmineRose

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossLeatherCedarPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodMuskAmber

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring91

Summer51

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night73

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,938

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#750

PerfumerPhilippe Bousseton

Launched—

Reviews204

Category winnerTsarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Petrichor by Butterfly Thai Perfume is an aromatic spicy unisex scent built around clean lavender, bright bergamot, warm cinnamon, coriander, woods, resin, musk, and an earthy rain-on-stone impression. It reads fresh at first, then warmer and more textured as the herbal, woody, and incense-like facets settle in. Best …

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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, Petrichor or Tsar?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Petrichor is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Tsar is rated 4.19/5 from 1,815 votes. Choose Petrichor for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tsar for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Petrichor or Tsar?

Petrichor lasts longest (Petrichor 80/100, Tsar 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Petrichor or Tsar?

Tsar projects furthest (Tsar 62/100, Petrichor 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Petrichor and Tsar smell similar?

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

Is Petrichor or Tsar better for summer or winter?

Petrichor suits daytime wear; Tsar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Petrichor and Tsar?

Petrichor has top notes of Bergamot, Lavender, Geranium and Hedione, heart notes of Cinnamon, Coriander, Chamomile and Oakmoss, a base of Siam Benzoin, Chalood Bark, Frankincense 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.