Van Cleef & Arpels · 1989
Tsar EDT
Longevity
Very long8-12 hours
Projection
Variesreports split · 57 people
Worn by
Mostly menmost often worn by
fresh
uplifting
Herbal green cologne, pine and oakmoss
Scent Notes
Fresh / Green
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What the community says
Above all, soapy
Scendira's summary of what people post on perfume review sites and Reddit, updated 25 Oct 2026: 65 describe how long it lasts, 57 how far it projects and 36 how it smells. Most other posts only name Tsar.
How long it lasts65 people
Mixed reports on wear time
about half say it lasts a long time
about 1 in 3 say it lasts a moderate time
In words
Reports are mixed: about half say it lasts a long time, and about 1 in 3 say it lasts a moderate time.
How far it projects57 people
Projection varies
about half say it projects moderately
about 1 in 3 say it projects strongly
In words
Reports are mixed: about half say it projects moderately, and about 1 in 3 say it projects strongly.
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Summary in words
Van Cleef & Arpels Tsar: what people say about it.
In short: Above all, soapy.
Most often worn by men.
Mixed reports on wear time (65 people): Reports are mixed: about half say it lasts a long time, and about 1 in 3 say it lasts a moderate time.
Projection varies (57 people): Reports are mixed: about half say it projects moderately, and about 1 in 3 say it projects strongly.
Each person counts once per topic. Reported experiences, not verified purchases; skin, climate and batch change how a scent wears.
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- It sums up what 190+ people have said about this perfume in community discussions and perfume reviews, up to 25 Oct 2026.
- Each person counts once per topic, however often they posted. A count or bar only appears once enough people have described that topic.
- These are reported experiences, not verified-purchase reviews or a rating. Skin, climate and batch all change how a scent wears.
- Scendira’s AI reads each review and post and tags what it says (how long it lasts, how far it projects, how it smells). We count each person once per topic; the sentences here are written from those counts.
Snapshot
The full profile.
About This Perfume
Van Cleef & Arpels Tsar comes across as Herbal green cologne, pine and oakmoss. It opens with artemisia, coriander and rosemary, moves into tarragon, geranium and juniper and settles on oakmoss, musk and vetiver. It leans masculine, though anyone can wear it.
This eau de toilette works across all four seasons and is a daytime scent. It suits casual days. Released in 1989.
Wearers report that it lasts through a full day, and projects to about arm's length.
Is it right for you?
- Best for: anyone after something fresh and uplifting for casual days.
- Sample first if: spicy is new territory for you.
- Skip if: you dislike green fragrances.
Around $450.
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Concentration
EDT
Occasion
Casual
Projection
Moderate
Gender lean
Leans masculine
The verdict
Best for
Best for
- Casual
Van Cleef & Arpels is a Parisian high-jewellery house (founded 1896, Place Vendôme) whose fragrance line carries the same discreet luxury signature. The 22 live pieces on Scendira split across unisex (10), feminine (8), masculine (4) and cover Floral (7), Fresh (6), Woody (3) and Gourmand (6). Prices span the full luxury range: $18.92-$699.99 (average $221). Standout live pieces: Van Cleef & Arpels pour Homme ($699.99,.26, leathery, woody cologne with smoky herbs), Orchidée Vanille ($279.90,.26, sweet vanilla, almond, and rose powder), Bois d'Iris ($109.81,.25, powdery iris with salty woods and smoky vetiver), First Parfum ($399.99,.24, soft floral bouquet, peachy berries, musky honeyed warmth) and Tsar ($449.99,.20, herbal green cologne, pine and oakmoss). Van Cleef is the answer to "heritage French luxury fragrance with jeweller-level restraint", First (1976) and Tsar (1989) are recognized classics.
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FAQ
Common questions.
It smells like Herbal green cologne, pine and oakmoss. It opens with artemisia, coriander and rosemary, moves into tarragon, geranium and juniper and settles on oakmoss, musk and vetiver.
Wearers report that it lasts through a full day, and projects to about arm's length.
It works across all four seasons. It is a daytime scent. It suits casual days.
It leans masculine, though anyone can wear it.
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