Fragrance comparison

Tsar vs Animale

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3,069 ratings analysed

4 wins

Tsar

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.191,815 votes

Rank #750 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Animale

3.951,254 votes

Rank #1,045 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tsar takes 4 of 7 categories.

Tsar
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Animale
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Tsar4/7

Animale3/7

Ratings & consensus: Tsar
Community sentiment: Tsar
Longevity: Animale
Sillage & projection: Animale
Value for money: Animale
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

TsarVan Cleef & Arpels

AnimaleAnimale

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 1,815 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

3.95/ 5 · 1,254 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

Category winnerTsarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

1,815 votes

41%Love

30%Like

3%Ok

22%Dislike

3%Hate

1,178 votes

Category winnerTsarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityAnimale

SillageAnimale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value70

Category winnerAnimaleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

green70%

earthy60%

mossy50%

woody100%

floral92%

earthy84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

mossy61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Green NotesLavenderArtemisiaRosemaryBergamotCorianderCinnamonNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

Pine TreeJuniper BerriesCarnationTarragonGeraniumCarawayJasmineRose

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossLeatherCedarPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodMuskAmber

Top

CorianderBrazilian RosewoodHiacynthGreen NotesBergamotNeroli

Heart

HoneyRoseCarnationYlang-YlangOrris RootJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

OakmossCivetPatchouliVetiverMuskCoconut

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Bergamot, Coriander and Neroli. Durations are only published for Tsar, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer51

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night73

Spring45

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTsarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

Men2

Unisex34

Women64

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#750

PerfumerPhilippe Bousseton

Launched—

Reviews204

Overall rank#1,045

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews140

Category winnerTsarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Animale by Animale opens with a sharp burst of coriander, bergamot, and green notes before revealing a dense heart of honeyed carnation and rose. The base settles into a heavy blend of oakmoss, civet, and dark patchouli. It carries the weighty, textured feel of late 1980s chypres, making it best suited for crisp autum…

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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, Tsar or Animale?

Tsar takes 4 of 7 categories. Tsar is rated 4.19/5 from 1,815 votes; Animale is rated 3.95/5 from 1,254 votes. Choose Tsar for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Animale for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Tsar or Animale?

Animale lasts longest (Animale 81/100, Tsar 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tsar or Animale?

Animale projects furthest (Animale 76/100, Tsar 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tsar and Animale smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Bergamot, Coriander and Neroli.

Is Tsar or Animale 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 Tsar and Animale?

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. Animale has top notes of Coriander, Brazilian Rosewood, Hiacynth and Green Notes, heart notes of Honey, Rose, Carnation and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Civet, Patchouli and Vetiver.