Fragrance comparison

Tsar vs Zero

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,818 ratings analysed

4 wins

Tsar

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.191,815 votes

Rank #750 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Zero

RisingWave

4.673 votes

Rank #49,914 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tsar takes 4 of 4 categories.

Tsar
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Zero
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Tsar4/4

Zero0/4

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

ZeroRisingWave

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 1,815 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityTsar

SillageTsar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value25

Category winnerTsarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

green70%

earthy60%

mossy50%

fruity100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

Scent match51%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

Top

Green AppleBergamotPineapple blossom

Heart

Sea waterGeraniumNeroliCoriander

Base

CedarWhite MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Coriander, Neroli and Geranium. 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

Spring50

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#750

PerfumerPhilippe Bousseton

Launched—

Reviews204

Overall rank#49,914

PerfumerNot listed

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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Zero opens with crisp green apple and bergamot, then settles into a fresh aquatic mix with neroli, geranium, and light woods. It reads clean, fruity, and breezy rather than heavy or sweet. The soft musk, cedar, and amber base keeps it easy to wear in warm weather, especially for daytime. If you like airy, modern unise…

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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 Zero?

Tsar takes 4 of 4 categories. Tsar is rated 4.19/5 from 1,815 votes; Zero is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Tsar for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Zero for a fruity and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Tsar or Zero?

Tsar lasts longest (Tsar 72/100, Zero 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tsar or Zero?

Tsar projects furthest (Tsar 62/100, Zero 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tsar and Zero smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Coriander, Neroli and Geranium.

Is Tsar or Zero better for summer or winter?

Tsar suits daytime wear; Zero suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tsar and Zero?

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. Zero has top notes of Green Apple, Bergamot and Pineapple blossom, heart notes of Sea water, Geranium, Neroli and Coriander, a base of Cedar, White Musk and Amber.