Tsar
Van Cleef & Arpels, 1989, for men
spicy, green, woody, aromatic and fresh
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Notes
Top notes
- Artemisia Bitter, silvery herbal note, dry and slightly camphorous.
- Coriander Citrusy, woody and a little soapy spice with a fresh brightness.
- Rosemary Resinous, piney herb with a clean, medicinal sparkle.
- Lavender Clean, herbal and slightly camphorous, with a soft floral sweetness.
- Neroli Honeyed, fresh and a little bitter: orange blossom with a clean, citrus-edged sparkle.
- Bergamot Sparkling peel of a green-gold citrus, juicy and slightly floral, with a bitter edge that keeps it elegant.
Heart notes
- Geranium Green, minty rose-leaf scent with a slightly metallic, lemony brightness.
- Juniper Crisp, piney-gin berry with a fresh, resinous bite.
- Pine Needles
- Tarragon A fresh, green, anise-like herb with a hint of sweet hay.
- Carnation Spicy, clove-tinged flower with a peppery-sweet warmth.
- Jasmine Sweet, heady white blossom with an indolic, almost animal warmth.
- Lily of the Valley Clean, dewy and green-white, like crushed spring stems.
- Rose Petals, honey and a touch of wine; can lean fresh and dewy or deep and jammy.
Base notes
- Oakmoss Damp forest floor, bittersweet and slightly salty-green.
- Amber A warm, golden, resin-and-vanilla effect, soft, sweet and enveloping.
- Cedar Dry, pencil-shaving wood, clean and slightly smoky.
- Coconut Creamy, sweet and slightly sunny, with a soft milky tone.
- Leather Dry, supple and slightly smoky, like worn hide.
- Musk Soft, clean, skin-like warmth, from fresh laundry to warm skin.
- Patchouli Earthy, damp and chocolatey, dark leaf with a camphor edge.
- Tonka Bean Warm, sweet, hay-like and almondy, with a vanilla-tobacco softness.
- Vetiver Earthy, smoky, green root with a dry, grassy depth.
- Sandalwood Creamy, milky and softly sweet wood, smooth as polished timber.
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