Fragrance comparison

The Blues vs Tsar

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 1,821 ratings analysed

The Blues

The Dua Brand

4.176 votes

Rank #38,468 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Tsar

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.191,815 votes

Rank #743 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

The Blues
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Tsar
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

The Blues2/5

Tsar2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The BluesThe Dua Brand

TsarVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 82%Had 0%Want 18%

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

50%Love

17%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 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

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageThe Blues

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value48

Category winnerThe BluesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

herbal69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

green70%

earthy60%

mossy50%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SandalwoodTonka BeanCarnationArtemisiaCorianderBergamotLavenderGeraniumCardamomCinnamonOakmossJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-30 mins

Green NotesLavenderArtemisiaRosemaryBergamotCorianderCinnamonNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

Pine TreeJuniper BerriesCarnationTarragonGeraniumCarawayJasmineRose

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossLeatherCedarPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodMuskAmber

Category winnerTsarLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring91

Summer51

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night73

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,468

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#743

PerfumerPhilippe Bousseton

Launched—

Reviews204

Category winnerTsarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Blues by The Dua Brand is a woody aromatic fragrance designed for men who appreciate traditional barbershop and fougere profiles. Released in 2021 as an Extrait de Parfum homage to classic masculine perfumery, it opens with an energetic rush of bergamot, crisp lavender, anise, and sharp artemisia. As the initial s…

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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, The Blues or Tsar?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. The Blues is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes; Tsar is rated 4.19/5 from 1,815 votes. Choose The Blues for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tsar for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Blues or Tsar?

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

Which projects more, The Blues or Tsar?

The Blues projects furthest (The Blues 70/100, Tsar 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Blues and Tsar smell similar?

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

Is The Blues or Tsar better for summer or winter?

The Blues suits daytime wear; Tsar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Blues and Tsar?

The Blues features Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Carnation, Artemisia and Coriander. 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.