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Home Fragrances Van Cleef & Arpels Tsar Tsar

Eau de toilette

Van Cleef & Arpels Tsar

Gender:

Male

Segment:

Lux perfumes

Fragrance information:

Tsar joined the Van Cleef & Arpels portfolio in 1989. A masculine fragrance rooted in the fern and wood families. This fragrance is the personal signature of perfumer Philippe Bousseton. The fragrance belongs to the citrus, earthy / mossy, and green groups. The palette of this fragrance is exceptionally rich: traces of wood can also be found — a rare combination that makes this perfume truly one of a kind. Tsar is part of the Tsar collection. An eau de toilette — light-footed, but utterly unforgettable.

The sillage is moderate — present, but never overpowering. This fragrance doesn't rush to leave — you can count on high longevity. France is where this fragrance comes from — and it shows. A rich, layered composition that reveals itself differently depending on your mood and the time of day.

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Eau de toilette 100 мл

Key fragrance characteristics

Perfume information

The composition of Tsar is shaped as an expressive line of development, where notes flow smoothly and sequentially. The signature of Van Cleef & Arpels is evident in the pacing of the notes and the overall aesthetic. Nothing here feels random, and the fragrance holds its character from opening to trail. Eau de toilette sets the depth and body this composition needs.

The accord architecture is built around these accords: Aromatic, Citrus, Gourmet and Floral without random overlap. Background accords such as Fruit, Musc, Wood and Powdery enrich the profile without taking over. The profile is masculine, which sharpens how the fragrance is perceived. In wear duration High points to a sustained drydown presence.

In the top tier you detect crisp leafy opening notes: Bergamot, Cinnamon, Coriander and Green Chord.

At the core of development you notice Caraway, Clove, Geranium, Iris, Jasmine and Lily of the Valley carrying a harmonious floral direction.

From the group perspective the structure relies on Citrus, Earthy / Mossy, Green and Wood. It also reaches into Spicy, Floral, Aromatic and Whiteflower.

Taken together Tsar holds a coherent structure — the first stage creates momentum, the middle layer carries the identity, and the base secures the trail.

Philippe Bousseton
Perfumer

Gender	Male
Brand	Van Cleef & Arpels
Segment	Luxury perfumery
Country	France
Website	https://www.vancleefarpels.com
Year of production	1989
Status	Discontinued
Concentration	Eau de toilette
License holder	Inter Parfums

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Composition pyramid

Bergamot

Cinnamon

Coriander

Caraway

Clove

Geranium

Ambergris

Coconut

Leather accord

Top notes

Bergamot Cinnamon Coriander Green Chord Lavender Neroli Rosemary Wormwood

Heart notes

Caraway Clove Geranium Iris Jasmine Lily of the Valley Pine Rose Tarragon

Base notes

Ambergris Coconut Leather accord Oak moss Patchouli Sandalwood Tonka bean Vetiver White Cedar musk

Families

Fern

Wood

Persistence

The persistence of a fragrance is determined by how long it can be felt. It is a characteristic associated with ingredients that evaporate slowly. Persistence depends on the physical properties of the perfume ingredients—mainly their volatility and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.

Sillage

Imagine a light cloud of fragrance that, like an aeroplane trail, remains in the air after your appearance. This is the sillage - a subtle or vivid imprint left by the most diffuse element of a perfume composition. The sillage can be almost invisible when it is felt only by you and those around you. Or it can be so expressive that its presence is noticed even long after you have left.

Complexity and depth

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