1998
Eau du Tsar

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Van Cleef & Arpels  ·  Sold as masculine

Eau du Tsar

A gentleman's study in the late afternoon, where the warmth of wood and the gentle scent of spices mingle with a touch of lavender, creating an atmosphere of quiet sophistication.

4.0883 ratingsWarmly received so far
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
woodyaromaticwarm spicycitrusearthyfruity
Eau du TsarPremium · $100–250
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How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate32% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak11%
Weak14%
Moderate43%
Long lasting22%
Eternal9%
SillageModerate45% say strong or enormous
Intimate13%
Moderate42%
Strong24%
Enormous21%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

When to Wear

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Spring
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Summer
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Fall
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Winter
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Day
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Night

Who Wears It

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Masculine85%
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Unisex12%
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Feminine3%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Eau du Tsar by Van Cleef & Arpels was launched in 1998, offering a blend of woody and aromatic notes with warm spicy undertones. This fragrance opens with bright citrus and fruity accents, creating an initial burst of freshness that is soon enveloped by earthy and sweet components, giving it a rich, layered character. The composition is anchored by lavender, providing a subtle herbal note that ties the various elements together seamlessly.

How to wear it

Apply this fragrance two sprays at a time — it builds gradually on the skin and benefits from layers. The citrus notes fade within an hour, but the woody and spicy base notes continue to develop throughout the day.

Fig. 01 — Eau du Tsar, Van Cleef & Arpels

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With ALREHAB PERFUMES Royal Men

Adds vanilla, yellow floral and green; shares lavender and cardamom and 1 more note.

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What people
are saying.

4.08/ 5 · 83 ratings

Warmly received so far: loved by 39%, disliked or hated by 13%.

Love39%
Like45%
OK4%
Dislike13%
Hate0%
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