Fragrance comparison

Svito Lina vs Tsar

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 1,826 ratings analysed

Svito Lina

Puredistance

4.6411 votes

Rank #40,577 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Tsar

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.191,815 votes

Rank #716 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.

Svito Lina
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Tsar
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Svito Lina3/6

Tsar3/6

Ratings & consensus: Svito Lina
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tsar
Sillage & projection: Svito Lina
Value for money: Tsar
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Svito Lina
Fragranxe ranking: Tsar

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Svito LinaPuredistance

TsarVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.64/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 24%Had 2%Want 73%

4.19/ 5 · 1,815 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerSvito LinaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

82%Love

9%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 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

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage85

♥ Love / hate91

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityTsar

SillageSvito Lina

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value48

Category winnerTsarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

lavender65%

cinnamon53%

warm spicy42%

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

green70%

earthy60%

mossy50%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Calabrian bergamotSicilian LemonJuniper Berries

Heart3-4 hrs

LavenderCinnamonGinger

Base8-10+ hrs

Tonka BeanSandalwoodAmber

Top20-30 mins

Green NotesLavenderArtemisiaRosemaryBergamotCorianderCinnamonNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

Pine TreeJuniper BerriesCarnationTarragonGeraniumCarawayJasmineRose

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossLeatherCedarPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodMuskAmber

Category winnerSvito LinaLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer20

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night53

Spring91

Summer51

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night53

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men63

Unisex38

Women0

Work 36%Casual 31%Date 23%Party 10%

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

Work 40%Casual 33%Date 18%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,577

PerfumerAntoine Lie

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#716

PerfumerPhilippe Bousseton

Launched—

Reviews204

Category winnerTsarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Svito Lina opens with an immediate burst of tart Sicilian lemon and Calabrian bergamot. Juniper berries slice through the initial citrus splash with a crisp, gin-like snap. Within ten minutes, fresh French lavender takes charge alongside a brisk grating of warm ginger and culinary cinnamon. The texture feels clean, ar…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Svito Lina or Tsar?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. Svito Lina is rated 4.64/5 from 11 votes; Tsar is rated 4.19/5 from 1,815 votes. Choose Svito Lina for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Tsar for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Svito Lina or Tsar?

Tsar lasts longest (Tsar 72/100, Svito Lina 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Svito Lina or Tsar?

Svito Lina projects furthest (Svito Lina 85/100, Tsar 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Svito Lina and Tsar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Juniper Berries, Lavender and Cinnamon.

Is Svito Lina or Tsar better for summer or winter?

Svito Lina suits daytime wear; Tsar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Svito Lina and Tsar?

Svito Lina has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Sicilian Lemon and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Lavender, Cinnamon and Ginger, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Amber. 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.