Fragrance comparison

Tsar vs Whisky Red

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 1,877 ratings analysed

7 wins

Tsar

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.191,815 votes

Rank #724 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Whisky Red

Evaflor

3.8762 votes

Rank #13,226 AromaticLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tsar takes 7 of 8 categories.

Tsar
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Whisky Red
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Tsar7/8

Whisky Red1/8

Ratings & consensus: Tsar
Community sentiment: Tsar
Longevity: Tsar
Sillage & projection: Tsar
Value for money: Whisky Red
Versatility: Tsar
Note pyramid (duration): Tsar
Fragranxe ranking: Tsar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TsarVan Cleef & Arpels

Whisky RedEvaflor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 1,815 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

3.87/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 51%Had 22%Want 26%

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

37%Love

35%Like

10%Ok

13%Dislike

5%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerTsarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityTsar

SillageTsar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value92

Category winnerWhisky RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

green70%

earthy60%

mossy50%

aromatic100%

lavender92%

vanilla84%

mossy77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · 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

Top15-30 mins

AppleBergamotCoriander

Heart1-3 hrs

LavenderRoseCedarVetiver

Base3-5+ hrs

Tonka BeanOakmossMusk

Category winnerTsarLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer51

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night53

Spring65

Summer32

Fall0

Winter100

Day71

Night100

Category winnerTsarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

Work 40%Casual 33%Date 18%Party 10%

Men92

Unisex6

Women3

Date 33%Casual 30%Work 23%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#724

PerfumerPhilippe Bousseton

Launched—

Reviews204

Overall rank#13,226

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

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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Evaflor Whisky Red delivers an aromatic spicy profile built on crisp fruit and smooth woods. The scent opens with a bright burst of crisp green apple and zesty bergamot, cut by peppery coriander seeds. As the initial citrus blast settles, dry French lavender and subtle rose petals blend with clean cedarwood and grassy…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Tsar or Whisky Red?

Tsar takes 7 of 8 categories. Tsar is rated 4.19/5 from 1,815 votes; Whisky Red is rated 3.87/5 from 62 votes. Choose Tsar for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Whisky Red for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Tsar or Whisky Red?

Tsar lasts longest (Tsar 72/100, Whisky Red 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tsar or Whisky Red?

Tsar projects furthest (Tsar 62/100, Whisky Red 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tsar and Whisky Red smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Coriander and Rose.

Is Tsar or Whisky Red better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tsar is the stronger pick. For winter, Tsar is the stronger pick. Tsar suits daytime wear; Whisky Red suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tsar and Whisky Red?

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. Whisky Red has top notes of Apple, Bergamot and Coriander, heart notes of Lavender, Rose, Cedar and Vetiver, a base of Tonka Bean, Oakmoss and Musk.