Fragrance comparison

Tsar vs Aspen

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,893 ratings analysed

Tsar

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.191,815 votes

Rank #750 AromaticWoody

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83%scent match

Very similar

Aspen

Thera Cosméticos

4.1378 votes

Rank #10,056 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Tsar
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Aspen
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Tsar3/7

Aspen3/7

Ratings & consensus: Tsar
Community sentiment: Tsar
Longevity: Aspen
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Aspen
Versatility: Aspen
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

AspenThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 1,815 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

4.13/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 51%Had 9%Want 40%

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

46%Love

37%Like

5%Ok

6%Dislike

5%Hate

78 votes

Category winnerTsarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityAspen

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAspenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

green70%

earthy60%

mossy50%

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

green70%

mossy60%

herbal50%

Scent match83%Very similar · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

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

LavenderGreen NotesBergamotRosemaryArtemisiaCorianderNeroliCinnamon

Heart

PineJuniper BerriesTarragonLily-of-the-ValleyCarawayRoseCloveJasmine

Base

OakmossMuskCedarLeatherVetiverCoconutAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Lavender, Artemisia and Rosemary. 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

Spring100

Summer55

Fall95

Winter70

Day97

Night100

Category winnerAspenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

Men93

Unisex5

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#750

PerfumerPhilippe Bousseton

Launched—

Reviews204

Overall rank#10,056

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews11

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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Thera Cosméticos Aspen opens with a sharp burst of rosemary, bergamot, and bitter artemisia before settling into a pine-heavy green soap feel. Perfumer Mário Torri Neto built this 2020 release around aromatic herbs, oakmoss, and dry cedarwood. It offers a dense barbershop vibe for cold mornings, outdoor wear, or sharp…

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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 Aspen?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Tsar is rated 4.19/5 from 1,815 votes; Aspen is rated 4.13/5 from 78 votes. Choose Tsar for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Aspen for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Tsar or Aspen?

They last about the same: Aspen 73/100, Tsar 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Tsar or Aspen?

Projection is very close: Tsar 62/100, Aspen 62/100 for sillage.

Do Tsar and Aspen smell similar?

Very similar: a 83% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Lavender, Artemisia and Rosemary.

Is Tsar or Aspen better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aspen is the stronger pick. For winter, Tsar is the stronger pick. Tsar suits daytime wear; Aspen suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tsar and Aspen?

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. Aspen has top notes of Lavender, Green Notes, Bergamot and Rosemary, heart notes of Pine, Juniper Berries, Tarragon and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Cedar and Leather.