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Ralph Lauren Polo vs Van Cleef & Arpels Tsar
Tsar for the community favourite, Polo for the value.
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Notes
Top
Juniper BerriesBasilArtemisiaCarawayCorianderBergamot
Heart
Pine Tree NeedlesLeatherChamomilePepperCarnationGeraniumJasmineRose
Base
TobaccoOakmossPatchouliCedarVetiverMuskAmber
Accords
Woody
100%
Aromatic
97%
Fresh spicy
68%
Earthy
54%
Tobacco
54%
Leather
51%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Polo by Ralph Lauren is a Woody Chypre fragrance for men. Polo was launched in 1978. The nose behind this fragrance is Carlos Benaïm. Top notes are Juniper Berries, Basil, Artemisia, Caraway, Coriander and Bergamot; middle notes are Pine Tree Needles, Leather, Chamomile, Pepper, Carnation, Geranium, Jasmine and Rose; base notes are Tobacco, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Cedar, Vetiver, Musk and Amber. Polo is here for fans of beautiful, eternal things. Its name awakens association with a closed circle of the chosen and this circle has its rules and traditions. As a truly masculine perfume, Polo does not contain floral notes, apart from camomile, which has more grassy than floral scent. The opening of the composition is green and fresh, made of grassy notes of artemisia, basil and thyme, with spicy notes of cumin, coriander and cloves. The heart is strong and masculine as conifer woods, decorated with notes of patchouli, oakmoss and vetiver. The base contains leather, tobacco and thyme, which create a wonderful, intensive trail. Polo is one of the two first perfumes by Ralph Lauren and it was created by Carlos Benaim in 1978.
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Notes
Top
Green NotesLavenderArtemisiaRosemaryBergamotCorianderCinnamonNeroli
Heart
Pine TreeJuniper BerriesCarnationTarragonGeraniumCarawayJasmineRoseOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley
Base
OakmossLeatherCedarPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodMuskAmberTonka BeanCoconut
Accords
Aromatic
100%
Woody
92%
Fresh spicy
63%
Green
61%
Earthy
54%
Mossy
51%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Tsar by Van Cleef & Arpels is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Tsar was launched in 1989. The nose behind this fragrance is Philippe Bousseton. Top notes are Green Notes, Lavender, Artemisia, Rosemary, Bergamot, Coriander, Cinnamon and Neroli; middle notes are Pine Tree, Juniper Berries, Carnation, Tarragon, Geranium, Caraway, Jasmine, Rose, Orris Root and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Oakmoss, Leather, Cedar, Patchouli, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Musk, Amber, Tonka Bean and Coconut.
Notes in Common
48% sharedShared (16)
Juniper BerriesArtemisiaCarawayCorianderBergamotLeatherCarnationGeraniumJasmineRoseOakmossPatchouliCedarVetiverMuskAmber
Only in Polo
BasilPine Tree NeedlesChamomilePepperTobacco
Only in Tsar
Green NotesLavenderRosemaryCinnamonNeroliPine TreeTarragonOrris RootLily-of-the-ValleySandalwoodTonka BeanCoconut
Rating
3.80vs4.20
Ratings
7,223vs1,882
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
1978vs1989
Which should I buy?
Tsar for the community favourite, Polo for the value.
- Tsar is rated higher by the community: 4.20 from 1,882 ratings, against 3.80 from 7,223.
- Longevity votes for both lean "long lasting".
- Sillage votes lean "strong" for Polo versus "moderate" for Tsar.
- Both are voted best for winter and fall.
- Van Cleef & Arpels is a premium house (typically $100–250), while Ralph Lauren is mid-range (typically $40–100).
Buy Tsar if you want the higher-rated option and the budget allows; buy Polo if value for money matters most.