Fragrance comparison

Tsar vs Zaad

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,072 ratings analysed

6 wins

Tsar

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.191,815 votes

Rank #750 AromaticWoody

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61%scent match

Closely related

Zaad

O Boticário

4.181,257 votes

Rank #27,396 AromaticWoody

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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, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Zaad
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring.

Tsar6/7

Zaad1/7

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

ZaadO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 1,815 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

4.18/ 5 · 1,257 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

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

43%Love

42%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

1,257 votes

Category winnerZaadMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityTsar

SillageTsar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value39

Category winnerTsarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

green70%

earthy60%

mossy50%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match61%Closely related · 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

Green NotesBergamotCorianderJuniper Berries

Heart

CedarIndonesian NutmegCarnationOrchidPatchouli

Base

MuskSerbian OakmossAustralian SandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Bergamot, Coriander and Juniper Berries. 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

Winter48

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#27,396

PerfumerThierry Bessard

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Zaad by O Boticário delivers a sharp, clean burst of fresh bergamot, crushed green notes, and brisk juniper berries right from the first spray. As the lively herbal opening settles, the heart reveals dry cedarwood, subtle nutmeg spice, and a touch of crisp carnation that gives the composition a classic barbershop feel…

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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 Zaad?

Tsar takes 6 of 7 categories. Tsar is rated 4.19/5 from 1,815 votes; Zaad is rated 4.18/5 from 1,257 votes. Choose Tsar for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Zaad for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Tsar or Zaad?

Tsar lasts longest (Tsar 72/100, Zaad 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tsar or Zaad?

Tsar projects furthest (Tsar 62/100, Zaad 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tsar and Zaad smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Bergamot, Coriander and Juniper Berries.

Is Tsar or Zaad 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 Zaad?

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. Zaad has top notes of Green Notes, Bergamot, Coriander and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Cedar, Indonesian Nutmeg, Carnation and Orchid, a base of Musk, Serbian Oakmoss, Australian Sandalwood and Amber.