Fragrance comparison

Poseidon Victoria vs Tsar

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,822 ratings analysed

3 wins

Poseidon Victoria

Instituto Español

3.577 votes

Rank #65,848 White FloralFloral

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18%scent match

Clearly different

Tsar

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.191,815 votes

Rank #750 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Poseidon Victoria takes 3 of 4 categories.

Poseidon Victoria
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Tsar
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Poseidon Victoria3/4

Tsar1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Poseidon Victoria
Sillage & projection: Poseidon Victoria
Value for money: Poseidon Victoria
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

Poseidon VictoriaInstituto Español

TsarVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.57/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 17%Had 14%Want 69%

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

29%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · 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

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityPoseidon Victoria

SillagePoseidon Victoria

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value48

Category winnerPoseidon VictoriaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

green70%

earthy60%

mossy50%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NeroliBergamotMelonApricot

Heart

AlmondFrangipaniOrange BlossomHeliotropeJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyRoseNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)

Base

CedarMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaOakmossCoconut

Top20-30 mins

Green NotesLavenderArtemisiaRosemaryBergamotCorianderCinnamonNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

Pine TreeJuniper BerriesCarnationTarragonGeraniumCarawayJasmineRose

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossLeatherCedarPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Bergamot, Jasmine 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

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring91

Summer51

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night73

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,848

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#750

PerfumerPhilippe Bousseton

Launched—

Reviews204

Category winnerTsarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Poseidon Victoria by Instituto Español opens with a bright burst of neroli and apricot, settling into a heart of almond and frangipani. This floral fruity blend rests on a base of tonka bean and creamy coconut, creating a soft, powdery finish that performs best during daytime wear in the spring and autumn months.

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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, Poseidon Victoria or Tsar?

Poseidon Victoria takes 3 of 4 categories. Poseidon Victoria is rated 3.57/5 from 7 votes; Tsar is rated 4.19/5 from 1,815 votes. Choose Poseidon Victoria for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Tsar for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Poseidon Victoria or Tsar?

Poseidon Victoria lasts longest (Poseidon Victoria 77/100, Tsar 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Poseidon Victoria or Tsar?

Poseidon Victoria projects furthest (Poseidon Victoria 71/100, Tsar 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Poseidon Victoria and Tsar smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Neroli, Bergamot, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Poseidon Victoria or Tsar better for summer or winter?

Poseidon Victoria suits day or night wear; Tsar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Poseidon Victoria and Tsar?

Poseidon Victoria has top notes of Neroli, Bergamot, Melon and Apricot, heart notes of Almond, Frangipani, Orange Blossom and Heliotrope, a base of Cedar, Musk, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. 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.