Fragrance comparison

Tsar vs Zero Ecstacy

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,816 ratings analysed

3 wins

Tsar

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.191,815 votes

Rank #750 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Zero Ecstacy

RisingWave

3.001 votes

Rank #71,930 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tsar takes 3 of 3 categories.

Tsar
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Zero Ecstacy
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Tsar3/3

Zero Ecstacy0/3

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

Zero EcstacyRisingWave

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 1,815 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 9%Want 91%

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

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityTsar

SillageTsar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

green70%

earthy60%

mossy50%

woody100%

fruity92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic 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

GuaranaGeraniumNeroliCoriander

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

Spring100

Summer67

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#750

PerfumerPhilippe Bousseton

Launched—

Reviews204

Overall rank#71,930

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 Ecstacy by RisingWave opens with a sharp, vibrant burst of green apple and bergamot. The heart reveals a unique guarana and neroli pairing, grounding the initial fruitiness with aromatic spice. It settles into a clean, woody base of cedar and white musk. This unisex composition offers a crisp, refreshing profile …

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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 Ecstacy?

Tsar takes 3 of 3 categories. Tsar is rated 4.19/5 from 1,815 votes; Zero Ecstacy is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Tsar for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Zero Ecstacy for a woody and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Tsar or Zero Ecstacy?

Tsar lasts longest (Tsar 72/100, Zero Ecstacy 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tsar or Zero Ecstacy?

Tsar projects furthest (Tsar 62/100, Zero Ecstacy 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tsar and Zero Ecstacy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Coriander, Neroli and Geranium.

Is Tsar or Zero Ecstacy better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Tsar and Zero Ecstacy?

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