Fragrance comparison

Tsar vs Xtreme

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,914 ratings analysed

6 wins

Tsar

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.191,815 votes

Rank #750 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Xtreme

O Boticário

3.4199 votes

Rank #23,329 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tsar takes 6 of 7 categories.

Tsar
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Xtreme
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer.

Tsar6/7

Xtreme1/7

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

XtremeO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 1,815 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

3.41/ 5 · 99 votes

Have 21%Had 75%Want 4%

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

12%Love

46%Like

13%Ok

27%Dislike

1%Hate

99 votes

Category winnerTsarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity37

〰 Sillage37

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityTsar

SillageTsar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value68

Category winnerXtremeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

green70%

earthy60%

mossy50%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

lavender69%

sweet61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and green

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

Green NotesAmalfi LemonGrapefruitPineappleBergamot

Heart

LavenderRosemaryTarragonFreesiaMagnoliaGeranium

Base

MuskOakmossAmberTonka BeanSandalwood

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Lavender, Rosemary and Bergamot. 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

Spring70

Summer100

Fall0

Winter4

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTsarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#750

PerfumerPhilippe Bousseton

Launched—

Reviews204

Overall rank#23,329

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

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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Xtreme by O Boticário is a bright, easygoing aromatic citrus fragrance that kicks off with a sharp splash of Amalfi lemon, juicy grapefruit, and crisp green leaves. As the sunny opening settles, clean lavender and light herbal rosemary soften the citrus punch, blending into a warm background of cedar-like sandalwood a…

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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 Xtreme?

Tsar takes 6 of 7 categories. Tsar is rated 4.19/5 from 1,815 votes; Xtreme is rated 3.41/5 from 99 votes. Choose Tsar for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Xtreme for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Tsar or Xtreme?

Tsar lasts longest (Tsar 72/100, Xtreme 37/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tsar or Xtreme?

Tsar projects furthest (Tsar 62/100, Xtreme 37/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tsar and Xtreme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Lavender, Rosemary and Bergamot.

Is Tsar or Xtreme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Xtreme 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 Xtreme?

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. Xtreme has top notes of Green Notes, Amalfi Lemon, Grapefruit and Pineapple, heart notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Tarragon and Freesia, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Amber and Tonka Bean.