Fragrance comparison

Derby vs Sailors

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 195 ratings analysed

5 wins

Derby

Roberto Ugolini

4.18149 votes

Rank #7,191 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Sailors

The Zoo

4.0746 votes

Rank #34,131 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Derby takes 5 of 5 categories.

Derby
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Sailors
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Derby5/5

Sailors0/5

Ratings & consensus: Derby
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Derby
Sillage & projection: Derby
Value for money: Derby
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Derby

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DerbyRoberto Ugolini

SailorsThe Zoo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 149 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

4.07/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 28%Had 12%Want 61%

Category winnerDerbyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityDerby

SillageDerby

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value50

Category winnerDerbyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

herbal69%

powdery61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ArtemisiaCardamomBasil

Heart

CinnamonJasmineCarawayPimentoMyrrhBark

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliCedarwoodVetiverBirchMusk

Top

GrapefruitCarawayArtemisiaBirchNeroliCorianderMandarin OrangeViolet Leaf

Heart

IrisCardamomJasmineJuniperCinnamonOrris RootGingerPepper

Base

CashmeranSandalwoodSeaweedTeaCinnamon LeafCedarLeatherTahitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Cardamom, Cinnamon and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring94

Summer100

Fall63

Winter13

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men47

Unisex53

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,191

PerfumerCristian Calabro, Maurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews52

Overall rank#34,131

PerfumerChristophe Laudamiel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDerbyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Derby by Roberto Ugolini is a striking woody spicy fragrance that highlights a complex herbal opening. Notes of artemisia, cardamom, and basil set a sharp, masculine stage. As it settles, cinnamon and myrrh bring warmth to the heart, while a base of cedarwood and vetiver ensures a long-lasting, sophisticated presence.…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Derby or Sailors?

Derby takes 5 of 5 categories. Derby is rated 4.18/5 from 149 votes; Sailors is rated 4.07/5 from 46 votes. Choose Derby for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Sailors for a woody and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Derby or Sailors?

Derby lasts longest (Derby 81/100, Sailors 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Derby or Sailors?

Derby projects furthest (Derby 75/100, Sailors 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Derby and Sailors smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Cardamom, Cinnamon and Jasmine.

Is Derby or Sailors better for summer or winter?

Derby suits day or night wear; Sailors suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Derby and Sailors?

Derby has top notes of Artemisia, Cardamom and Basil, heart notes of Cinnamon, Jasmine, Caraway and Pimento, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Cedarwood and Vetiver. 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.