Reflection Man vs Tsar
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Reflection Man takes 4 of 7 categories.
Reflection ManChoose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
TsarChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Reflection Man4/7
Tsar3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Reflection Man
- Community sentiment
- Reflection Man
- Longevity
- Reflection Man
- Sillage & projection
- Reflection Man
- Value for money
- Tsar
- 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
Reflection ManAmouageTsarVan Cleef & ArpelsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.39/ 5 · 9,145 votes
Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%
4.19/ 5 · 1,815 votes
Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%
Category winnerReflection ManRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate61%Love
25%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
1%Hate
9,145 votes
45%Love
41%Like
3%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate
1,815 votes
Category winnerReflection ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityReflection Man
SillageReflection Man
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTsarBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
white floral92%
aromatic84%
powdery77%
fresh spicy69%
iris61%
aromatic100%
woody90%
fresh spicy80%
green70%
earthy60%
mossy50%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
RosemaryPink PepperPetitgrain
Heart
JasmineNeroliOrris RootYlang-Ylang
Base
SandalwoodCedarVetiverPatchouli
Top20-30 mins
Green NotesLavenderArtemisiaRosemaryBergamotCorianderCinnamonNeroli
Heart2-4 hrs
Pine TreeJuniper BerriesCarnationTarragonGeraniumCarawayJasmineRose
Base6-8+ hrs
OakmossLeatherCedarPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesRosemary, Jasmine, Neroli and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Tsar, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer83
Fall0
Winter43
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#25,751
PerfumerLucas Sieuzac
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#750
PerfumerPhilippe Bousseton
Launched—
Reviews204
Category winnerTsarHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAmouage Reflection Man redefines the clean, floral category for men by balancing cold metallic facets with warm, comforting wood. A refreshing spray of rosemary and petitgrain yields to a rich heart of jasmine and powdery orris root. The base settles into a smooth cedarwood and sandalwood combination, making it an exc…
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, Reflection Man or Tsar?
Reflection Man takes 4 of 7 categories. Reflection Man is rated 4.39/5 from 9,145 votes; Tsar is rated 4.19/5 from 1,815 votes. Choose Reflection Man for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Tsar for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Reflection Man or Tsar?
Reflection Man lasts longest (Reflection Man 75/100, Tsar 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Reflection Man or Tsar?
Projection is very close: Reflection Man 63/100, Tsar 62/100 for sillage.
Do Reflection Man and Tsar smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Jasmine, Neroli and Sandalwood.
Is Reflection Man or Tsar better for summer or winter?
For summer, Reflection Man 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 Reflection Man and Tsar?
Reflection Man has top notes of Rosemary, Pink Pepper and Petitgrain, heart notes of Jasmine, Neroli, Orris Root and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Vetiver and Patchouli. 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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