Fragrance comparison

CH Men Under The Sea vs Sailors

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 12 Oct 2026 139 ratings analysed

2 wins

CH Men Under The Sea

Carolina Herrera

4.0193 votes

Rank #22,372 AromaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Sailors

The Zoo

4.0746 votes

Rank #30,372 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CH Men Under The Sea takes 2 of 2 categories.

CH Men Under The Sea
Choose it for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking.
Sailors
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

CH Men Under The Sea2/2

Sailors0/2

Ratings & consensus: CH Men Under The Sea
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: CH Men Under The Sea

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

CH Men Under The SeaCarolina Herrera

SailorsThe Zoo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 93 votes

4.07/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 28%Had 12%Want 61%

Category winnerCH Men Under The SeaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

39%Love

41%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

marine92%

aquatic84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

ozonic61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

JuniperAngelica

Heart2-3 hrs

Sea NotesViolet Leaf

Base4-6 hrs

CashmeranVanilla

Top

GrapefruitCarawayArtemisiaBirchNeroliCorianderMandarin OrangeViolet Leaf

Heart

IrisCardamomJasmineJuniperCinnamonOrris RootGingerPepper

Base

CashmeranSandalwoodSeaweedTeaCinnamon LeafCedarLeatherTahitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Violet Leaf and Cashmeran. Durations are only published for CH Men Under The Sea, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night41

Spring94

Summer100

Fall63

Winter13

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 39%Work 28%Date 20%Party 13%

Men47

Unisex53

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,372

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#30,372

PerfumerChristophe Laudamiel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCH Men Under The SeaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

CH Men Under The Sea delivers a breezy coastal character that cuts through sticky morning air. The initial spray crackles with peppery juniper berries and herbal angelica, producing a brisk botanical bite. Within ten minutes, watery sea notes and dewy violet leaf take over, evoking a clean ocean tide drifting across c…

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Sailors by The Zoo opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange, caraway, and zesty grapefruit. As the fragrance settles, dry cardamom and earthy iris mingle with warm cashmeran, cedar, and sandalwood. Built for warm spring and summer afternoons, it offers a woody, spicy profile for men who want a distinct alternative to…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, CH Men Under The Sea or Sailors?

CH Men Under The Sea takes 2 of 2 categories. CH Men Under The Sea is rated 4.01/5 from 93 votes; Sailors is rated 4.07/5 from 46 votes. Choose CH Men Under The Sea for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Choose Sailors for a woody and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Do CH Men Under The Sea and Sailors smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper, Violet Leaf and Cashmeran.

Is CH Men Under The Sea or Sailors better for summer or winter?

CH Men Under The Sea suits daytime wear; Sailors suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CH Men Under The Sea and Sailors?

CH Men Under The Sea has top notes of Juniper and Angelica, heart notes of Sea Notes and Violet Leaf, a base of Cashmeran and Vanilla. Sailors has top notes of Grapefruit, Caraway, Artemisia and Birch, heart notes of Iris, Cardamom, Jasmine and Juniper, a base of Cashmeran, Sandalwood, Seaweed and Tea.