Fragrance comparison

Stellato vs Tsar

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,817 ratings analysed

3 wins

Stellato

Maestro

5.002 votes

Rank #46,288 Fresh SpicyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Tsar

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.191,815 votes

Rank #750 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Stellato takes 3 of 4 categories.

Stellato
Choose it for a fresh spicy and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Tsar
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Stellato3/4

Tsar1/4

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

StellatoMaestro

TsarVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

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

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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityStellato

SillageStellato

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value48

Category winnerStellatoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

floral92%

rose84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

cinnamon61%

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

green70%

earthy60%

mossy50%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink Nerium OleanderCinnamonCaraway

Heart

Damask RoseGeraniumJasmineTea

Base

Guaiac WoodSandalowoodOrris RootPatchouliOlibanumAgarwoodVanillaAmber

Top20-30 mins

Green NotesLavenderArtemisiaRosemaryBergamotCorianderCinnamonNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

Pine TreeJuniper BerriesCarnationTarragonGeraniumCarawayJasmineRose

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossLeatherCedarPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Caraway, Damask Rose and Geranium. Durations are only published for Tsar, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring91

Summer51

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night73

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,288

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#750

PerfumerPhilippe Bousseton

Launched—

Reviews204

Category winnerTsarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Stellato by Maestro offers an immediate burst of bright Nerium oleander and spicy cinnamon. This unisex floral blend settles into a soft tea and damask rose heart, eventually grounding on patchouli and guaiac wood. It works best for spring evenings when you want a noticeable scent that remains easygoing.

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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, Stellato or Tsar?

Stellato takes 3 of 4 categories. Stellato is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Tsar is rated 4.19/5 from 1,815 votes. Choose Stellato for a fresh spicy and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Tsar for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Stellato or Tsar?

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

Which projects more, Stellato or Tsar?

Stellato projects furthest (Stellato 83/100, Tsar 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Stellato and Tsar smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Caraway, Damask Rose and Geranium.

Is Stellato or Tsar better for summer or winter?

Stellato suits evening wear; Tsar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Stellato and Tsar?

Stellato has top notes of Pink Nerium Oleander, Cinnamon and Caraway, heart notes of Damask Rose, Geranium, Jasmine and Tea, a base of Guaiac Wood, Sandalowood, Orris Root 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.