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Van Cleef & ArpelsDiscontinued

Tsar for Men (EDT)

1989

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Versions Timeline

1989

Tsar for Men (Original Release)

Price Range
$27 – $600

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Philippe Bousseton

"Tsar for Men is a classic woody-aromatic Eau de Toilette introduced in 1989. Its character combines an intensely green opening with aromatic herbs, spice, coniferous facets, and a richly mossy woody foundation. The fragrance has a traditional fougere structure, but its dense oakmoss, leather, cedar, and patchouli give it a darker and more imposing profile. Floral notes such as carnation, geranium, jasmine, rose, and lily-of-the-valley add texture without making the composition overtly floral. The overall effect is masculine, confident, timeless, and distinctly vintage in style. It is particularly suited to wearers who appreciate expressive green, spicy, and forest-like fragrances."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Fall
Winter
Spring

Ideal Weather

Cold
Mild
Dry
Cloudy

Moods

Confident
Powerful
Sophisticated
Mysterious
Ambitious

Occasions

Formal
Work
Meeting
Dinner
Night Out
Daily Use

Fun Facts

Tsar is built around an unusually extensive note pyramid that includes conifers, aromatic herbs, flowers, spices, woods, moss, leather, and coconut.

The fragrance is associated with a rich green barbershop style and strong vintage appeal.

AI Generated

Aromatic Profile

0m/8h
Top Notes
1x
GreenSpicyFreshCitrusWoodyFougèreFloralEarthyLeatherySweetCreamy

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–1h 12m

green notes
lavender
artemisia
rosemary
bergamot
coriander
cinnamon
neroli
Middle Notes

1h 12m–3h 36m

pine tree
juniper berries
carnation
tarragon
geranium
caraway
jasmine
rose
orris root
lily-of-the-valley
Base Notes

3h 36m–8h

oakmoss
leather
cedar
patchouli
sandalwood
vetiver
musk
amber
tonka bean
coconut

Performance

Longevity
80%

Long-lasting (6-8h)

Sillage
70%

Strong

Reviews Summary

“Tsar is regarded as a noble, timeless, masculine green-spicy fougere with prominent aromatic, woody, mossy, and barbershop facets. Its dense vintage character and assertive presence make it especially appealing for formal wear, cooler weather, and lovers of classic fragrance styles.”

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