Fragrance comparison

Tsar vs Vanilla Fleur

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,816 ratings analysed

3 wins

Tsar

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.191,815 votes

Rank #750 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

4%scent match

Clearly different

Vanilla Fleur

Aubusson

3.001 votes

Rank #69,921 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tsar takes 3 of 4 categories.

Tsar
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Vanilla Fleur
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Tsar3/4

Vanilla Fleur1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tsar
Sillage & projection: Tsar
Value for money: Vanilla Fleur
Versatility: Not scored
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

Vanilla FleurAubusson

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 1,815 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityTsar

SillageTsar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value100

Category winnerVanilla FleurBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

green70%

earthy60%

mossy50%

white floral100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

coconut77%

musky69%

sweet61%

Scent match4%Clearly different

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

BergamotNeroli

Heart

Tiare

Base

Vanilla BeanCoconutMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Neroli and Musk. 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

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#750

PerfumerPhilippe Bousseton

Launched—

Reviews204

Overall rank#69,921

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Vanilla Fleur by Aubusson opens with bright bergamot and solar neroli, leading into a heart of tiare petals. The dry-down settles into a comforting blend of vanilla bean, coconut, and musk. It captures a tropical vibe perfect for warm spring days, offering a light, feminine floral scent that feels intimate and relaxed…

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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 Vanilla Fleur?

Tsar takes 3 of 4 categories. Tsar is rated 4.19/5 from 1,815 votes; Vanilla Fleur is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Tsar for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Vanilla Fleur for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Tsar or Vanilla Fleur?

Tsar lasts longest (Tsar 72/100, Vanilla Fleur 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tsar or Vanilla Fleur?

Tsar projects furthest (Tsar 62/100, Vanilla Fleur 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tsar and Vanilla Fleur smell similar?

Clearly different: a 4% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Neroli and Musk.

Is Tsar or Vanilla Fleur better for summer or winter?

Tsar suits daytime wear; Vanilla Fleur suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tsar and Vanilla Fleur?

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. Vanilla Fleur has top notes of Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Tiare, a base of Vanilla Bean, Coconut and Musk.