Fragrance comparison

Tsar vs Jazz Prestige

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,008 ratings analysed

Tsar

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.191,815 votes

Rank #750 AromaticWoody

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59%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Jazz Prestige

Yves Saint Laurent

4.47193 votes

Rank #4,244 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jazz Prestige takes 4 of 7 categories.

Tsar
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Jazz Prestige
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Tsar2/7

Jazz Prestige4/7

Ratings & consensus: Jazz Prestige
Community sentiment: Jazz Prestige
Longevity: Jazz Prestige
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Jazz Prestige
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

Jazz PrestigeYves Saint Laurent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 1,815 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

4.47/ 5 · 193 votes

Have 32%Had 32%Want 35%

Category winnerJazz PrestigeRating 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

64%Love

26%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

193 votes

Category winnerJazz PrestigeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityJazz Prestige

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value49

Category winnerJazz PrestigeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

green70%

earthy60%

mossy50%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

floral69%

rose61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

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

LavenderBergamotFruity NotesPepperNutmeg FlowerCorianderGreen NotesAnise

Heart

GeraniumCypressGingerRoseCarnationJasmineCarawayCinnamon

Base

SandalwoodOakmossLeatherPatchouliBenzoinCoconutCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Lavender, Bergamot and Coriander. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter54

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTsarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

Men93

Unisex3

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#750

PerfumerPhilippe Bousseton

Launched—

Reviews204

Overall rank#4,244

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

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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Yves Saint Laurent Jazz Prestige is a rich, aromatic oriental fougere that elevates classic nineties barbershop grooming into something warm, smooth, and deeply satisfying. It opens with an invigorating burst of crisp lavender, bright bergamot, and a dash of sweet fruity notes, quickly tempered by green anise and crac…

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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 Jazz Prestige?

Jazz Prestige takes 4 of 7 categories. Tsar is rated 4.19/5 from 1,815 votes; Jazz Prestige is rated 4.47/5 from 193 votes. Choose Tsar for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Jazz Prestige for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Tsar or Jazz Prestige?

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

Which projects more, Tsar or Jazz Prestige?

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

Do Tsar and Jazz Prestige smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Lavender, Bergamot and Coriander.

Is Tsar or Jazz Prestige 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 Jazz Prestige?

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. Jazz Prestige has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Fruity Notes and Pepper, heart notes of Geranium, Cypress, Ginger and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Leather and Patchouli.