Fragrance comparison

Tsar vs Zara Bright Rose

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 2,125 ratings analysed

6 wins

Tsar

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.191,815 votes

Rank #714 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

Zara Bright Rose

Zara

3.92310 votes

Rank #5,350 RoseWhite Floral

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.
Zara Bright Rose
Choose it for a rose and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Tsar6/7

Zara Bright Rose1/7

Ratings & consensus: Tsar
Community sentiment: Tsar
Longevity: Tsar
Sillage & projection: Tsar
Value for money: Zara Bright Rose
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

Zara Bright RoseZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 1,815 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

3.92/ 5 · 310 votes

Have 65%Had 35%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

26%Love

54%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

310 votes

Category winnerTsarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityTsar

SillageTsar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value79

Category winnerZara Bright RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

green70%

earthy60%

mossy50%

rose100%

white floral92%

patchouli84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

fresh61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both 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

CinnamonCumin

Heart

RoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

PatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Rose, Patchouli and Vetiver. 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

Night53

Spring100

Summer47

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTsarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

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

Men1

Unisex5

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#714

PerfumerPhilippe Bousseton

Launched—

Reviews204

Overall rank#5,350

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews46

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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Zara Bright Rose starts with a quick prickle of warm cumin and spicy cinnamon before it settles into a clean, soapy rose heart. It works best as an easygoing daytime option for spring office wear or casual weekend outings, offering an approachable style that is simple to appreciate without demanding too much attention…

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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 Zara Bright Rose?

Tsar takes 6 of 7 categories. Tsar is rated 4.19/5 from 1,815 votes; Zara Bright Rose is rated 3.92/5 from 310 votes. Choose Tsar for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Zara Bright Rose for a rose and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Tsar or Zara Bright Rose?

Tsar lasts longest (Tsar 72/100, Zara Bright Rose 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tsar or Zara Bright Rose?

Tsar projects furthest (Tsar 62/100, Zara Bright Rose 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tsar and Zara Bright Rose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Rose, Patchouli and Vetiver.

Is Tsar or Zara Bright Rose 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 Zara Bright Rose?

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. Zara Bright Rose has top notes of Cinnamon and Cumin, heart notes of Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Patchouli and Vetiver.