Fragrance comparison

Sandalo e The vs Tsar

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,172 ratings analysed

Sandalo e The

Bois 1920

3.73357 votes

Rank #9,118 WoodyAromatic

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57%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Tsar

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.191,815 votes

Rank #750 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tsar takes 6 of 7 categories.

Sandalo e The
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring.
Tsar
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Sandalo e The1/7

Tsar6/7

Ratings & consensus: Tsar
Community sentiment: Tsar
Longevity: Sandalo e The
Sillage & projection: Tsar
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

Sandalo e TheBois 1920

TsarVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 357 votes

Have 39%Had 21%Want 40%

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

33%Love

48%Like

5%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

256 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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevitySandalo e The

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

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

green70%

earthy60%

mossy50%

Scent match57%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TeaLemonRosemaryCarawayOrangeLavender

Heart

CedarGeraniumPatchouliJasmineHyacinthRose

Base

SandalowoodMyrhhTobacco

Top20-30 mins

Green NotesLavenderArtemisiaRosemaryBergamotCorianderCinnamonNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

Pine TreeJuniper BerriesCarnationTarragonGeraniumCarawayJasmineRose

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossLeatherCedarPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesRosemary, Caraway, Lavender and Cedar. Durations are only published for Tsar, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Spring91

Summer51

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night73

Category winnerTsarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men41

Unisex57

Women2

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,118

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#750

PerfumerPhilippe Bousseton

Launched—

Reviews204

Category winnerTsarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sandalo e The opens with brisk tea, lemon and aromatic herbs, then settles into a dry woody heart with cedar, patchouli and soft florals. The sandalwood base brings a gently warm finish, with touches of myrrh and tobacco that keep it refined rather than heavy. It suits someone who likes woody fragrances with freshness…

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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, Sandalo e The or Tsar?

Tsar takes 6 of 7 categories. Sandalo e The is rated 3.73/5 from 357 votes; Tsar is rated 4.19/5 from 1,815 votes. Choose Sandalo e The for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring. Choose Tsar for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sandalo e The or Tsar?

They last about the same: Sandalo e The 73/100, Tsar 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Sandalo e The or Tsar?

Projection is very close: Tsar 62/100, Sandalo e The 61/100 for sillage.

Do Sandalo e The and Tsar smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Caraway, Lavender and Cedar.

Is Sandalo e The 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 Sandalo e The and Tsar?

Sandalo e The has top notes of Tea, Lemon, Rosemary and Caraway, heart notes of Cedar, Geranium, Patchouli and Jasmine, a base of Sandalowood, Myrhh and Tobacco. 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.