Eau du Tsar
Van Cleef & ArpelsEau de Toilette1998
Side by side
Eau du Tsar vs. Duc de Vervins
Is Eau du Tsar better than Duc de Vervins?
Duc de Vervins wears longer on skin, while Eau du Tsar projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
OakmossLavenderPatchouli
woodyaromaticcitrusearthylavenderfresh spicymossy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Eau du Tsar and Duc de Vervins?
| Eau du Tsar | Duc de Vervins | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1998 | 1985 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Benoist Lapouza | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Eau du Tsar and Duc de Vervins smell?
Eau du Tsar
Woody
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Citrus
Earthy
Fruity
Sweet
Lavender
Duc de Vervins
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Lavender
Woody
Mossy
Herbal
Earthy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Eau du Tsar and Duc de Vervins share?
Top
GrapefruitMandarin OrangeMelonPineapple
LavenderBergamotLemon
Heart
CardamomLavenderPatchouli
RosemarySageGeraniumNutmeg
Base
VetiverOakmossSandalwood
OakmossPatchouliMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
Grapefruit
BergamotLemon
Floral Notes
Lavender
LavenderGeranium
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Mossy Notes
Oakmoss
Oakmoss
Spicy Notes
Cardamom
Nutmeg
Where they fit
When and where do Eau du Tsar and Duc de Vervins work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Eau du Tsar or Duc de Vervins?
| Eau du Tsar | Duc de Vervins | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Eau du Tsar and Duc de Vervins?
It's the quieter Tsar, same sandalwood soul, softer fruit and lavender instead of the original's boldness. Some call that approachable. Others miss the teeth.Eau du Tsar
This is what people mean when they say 'classical.' Not stuffy. Not dated. Just correct. The kind of fragrance that smells expensive because it was composed before anyone decided masculine fragrance.Duc de Vervins
Keep comparing
More comparisons to explore
Good to know