16 community ratings

Eau du Tsar

Name: Eau du Tsar
Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels

Perfumer: Benoist Lapouza

1998MenClassic

7.4/ 10

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Van Cleef & Arpels Eau du Tsar is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy character with fruity sweetness over a woody, earthy base; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: Starts crisp and lively, my nose approves.

How does it perform?

From 25 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.6 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

6.5 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

6.2 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

81% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Oakmoss Sandalwood Cardamom Pineapple Patchouli Grapefruit Orange Melon Lavender Caraway Vetiver

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Resinous
Earthy

What does Eau du Tsar smell like?

Grapefruit and orange bring the freshness, while pineapple and melon add a juicy sweetness. Cardamom and caraway give it a spicy edge, and lavender keeps the whole thing clean. Sandalwood, patchouli, vetiver and oakmoss supply a woody, earthy, slightly resinous depth throughout.

Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the small number of votes means these ratings are tentative. The fresh, fruity brightness against the woody depth gives it a masculine feel. Aigner In Leather Man and Nishane Hacivat have a close profile.