Fragrance comparison

Silverado (Black) vs Tsar

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,817 ratings analysed

Silverado (Black)

Max Deville

4.002 votes

Rank #65,168 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Tsar

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.191,815 votes

Rank #750 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tsar takes 1 of 1 categories.

Silverado (Black)
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Tsar
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Silverado (Black)0/1

Tsar1/1

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

Silverado (Black)Max Deville

TsarVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 38%Had 25%Want 38%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value48

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

lavender65%

herbal53%

citrus42%

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

green70%

earthy60%

mossy50%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderPetitgrainLimeTangerine

Heart

ArtemisiaCarawayGeranium

Base

CedarVetiverPatchouliBalsam FirMusk

Top20-30 mins

Green NotesLavenderArtemisiaRosemaryBergamotCorianderCinnamonNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

Pine TreeJuniper BerriesCarnationTarragonGeraniumCarawayJasmineRose

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossLeatherCedarPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Artemisia, Caraway and Geranium. Durations are only published for Tsar, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring91

Summer51

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night73

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,168

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#750

PerfumerPhilippe Bousseton

Launched—

Reviews204

Category winnerTsarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Silverado (Black) reads as a classic woody aromatic for men, built around lavender, citrus peel and brisk green herbs over cedar, vetiver and musk. It opens fresh and slightly sharp, then settles into a dry, aromatic woodiness with a clean barbershop feel. Best for daytime wear if you enjoy traditional masculine profi…

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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, Silverado (Black) or Tsar?

Tsar takes 1 of 1 categories. Silverado (Black) is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Tsar is rated 4.19/5 from 1,815 votes. Choose Silverado (Black) for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tsar for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Do Silverado (Black) and Tsar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Artemisia, Caraway and Geranium.

Is Silverado (Black) or Tsar better for summer or winter?

Silverado (Black) suits daytime wear; Tsar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Silverado (Black) and Tsar?

Silverado (Black) has top notes of Lavender, Petitgrain, Lime and Tangerine, heart notes of Artemisia, Caraway and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Patchouli and Balsam Fir. 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.