Fragrance comparison

Eau d'Ikar vs Sailors

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,080 ratings analysed

Eau d'Ikar

Sisley

3.731,034 votes

Rank #6,059 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Sailors

The Zoo

4.0746 votes

Rank #33,915 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sailors takes 5 of 7 categories.

Eau d'Ikar
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Sailors
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Eau d'Ikar2/7

Sailors5/7

Ratings & consensus: Sailors
Community sentiment: Sailors
Longevity: Sailors
Sillage & projection: Sailors
Value for money: Eau d'Ikar
Versatility: Sailors
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau d'Ikar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau d'IkarSisley

SailorsThe Zoo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 1,034 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.07/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 28%Had 12%Want 61%

Category winnerSailorsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

44%Like

4%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

787 votes

39%Love

41%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerSailorsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevitySailors

SillageSailors

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value50

Category winnerEau d'IkarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

green69%

balsamic61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotCarrot SeedsBitter OrangeAmalfi Lemon

Heart

Mastic or LentisqueIrisGreen NotesTeaReedSpicesJasmine

Base

VetiverSandalwoodAmber

Top

GrapefruitCarawayArtemisiaBirchNeroliCorianderMandarin OrangeViolet Leaf

Heart

IrisCardamomJasmineJuniperCinnamonOrris RootGingerPepper

Base

CashmeranSandalwoodSeaweedTeaCinnamon LeafCedarLeatherTahitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesIris, Tea, Jasmine and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer87

Fall0

Winter27

Day–

Night–

Spring94

Summer100

Fall63

Winter13

Day100

Night25

Category winnerSailorsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men52

Unisex44

Women5

Men47

Unisex53

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,059

PerfumerVincent Ricord

Launched—

Reviews60

Overall rank#33,915

PerfumerChristophe Laudamiel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEau d'IkarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau d'Ikar opens with bitter citrus and carrot seed, then turns green, powdery, and quietly woody. The mastic note gives it a dry Mediterranean feel that reads refined, unusual, and a little old-school rather than easygoing. This suits someone who likes texture over sweetness. Expect a complex, evolving wear with vet…

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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, Eau d'Ikar or Sailors?

Sailors takes 5 of 7 categories. Eau d'Ikar is rated 3.73/5 from 1,034 votes; Sailors is rated 4.07/5 from 46 votes. Choose Eau d'Ikar for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Sailors for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau d'Ikar or Sailors?

Sailors lasts longest (Sailors 70/100, Eau d'Ikar 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau d'Ikar or Sailors?

Sailors projects furthest (Sailors 63/100, Eau d'Ikar 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau d'Ikar and Sailors smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Iris, Tea, Jasmine and Vetiver.

Is Eau d'Ikar or Sailors better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sailors is the stronger pick. For winter, Eau d'Ikar is the stronger pick. Sailors suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau d'Ikar and Sailors?

Eau d'Ikar has top notes of Bergamot, Carrot Seeds, Bitter Orange and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Mastic or Lentisque, Iris, Green Notes and Tea, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood and Amber. 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.