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Eau du Tsar by Van Cleef & Arpels

Men 1998

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Eau du Tsar by Van Cleef & Arpels is an aromatic woody fragrance for men, created in 1998. Its olfactive composition reveals a structure where the top notes unfold an initial freshness that gives way to a warm and complex heart, culminating in a woody base of great persistence and elegance. The creation was designed by master perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena.

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When to wear it (votes)

  • Winter 10%
  • Spring 35%
  • Summer 30%
  • Autumn 26%
  • Day 73%
  • Night 27%

Key notes

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82 votes

  • Positive 83%
  • Negative 13%
  • Neutral 3.7%
positive reviews 82 community votes
LongevityModerate SillageModerate Best momentSpring CharacterMasculine

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Leading answer I own it

322 votes

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Leading answer Spring

98 votes

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Leading answer Day

44 votes

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Fragrance profile

About Eau du Tsar

Main accord woody Year 1998 Gender Men

Eau du Tsar by Van Cleef & Arpels is an aromatic woody fragrance for men, created in 1998. Its olfactive composition reveals a structure where the top notes unfold an initial freshness that gives way to a warm and complex heart, culminating in a woody base of great persistence and elegance. The creation was designed by master perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena.

Woods and mosses Spices Flowers Fruits, vegetables and nuts

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Longevity

Leading answer Moderate

61 votes

Sillage

Leading answer Moderate

65 votes

Character

Leading answer Traditionally masculine

31 votes

Value perception

Leading answer Fair price

26 votes

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  1. If Git from Creed and CW from Davidoff had grandchildren, Eau de Tsar would be one. It’s green, aromatic and aquatic like Cool Water, but with the depth of Green Irish Tweed. Just lighter, with sandalwood and lavender taking the lead. Something like that.

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  2. Juanpasiones

    Simply exquisite. It opens fruity and spicy, drying to a green yet soft scent with a touch of cold spices. The sandalwood shines throughout, providing a mystical backdrop; together with the lavender, it’s fresh, light and full of personality for spring and summer. A lost gem. I picked it up for around $30. I see that younger people don’t really like this type of aroma. It pleases me, but I worry they might disappear. Enjoy them while they last. Fresh hugs.

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  3. priethcallas

    At first, I detect pineapple, melon, undefined citrus and a green note, perhaps caraway. After five hours, lavender, vetiver and what I think is cardamomo. By eight hours, clinging to the skin, oakmoss and vetiver. At twelve hours, patchouli, sandalwood and a hint of cardamomo. It’s a soft, fruity version of Tsar, ideal for summer. Moderate trail but lasting 12 hours. It’s much more youthful than the original, less green and informal for daytime.

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