Fragrance comparison

Genius vs Sailors

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 48 ratings analysed

Genius

Rasasi

3.002 votes

Rank #72,302 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Sailors

The Zoo

4.0746 votes

Rank #34,131 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sailors takes 2 of 4 categories.

Genius
Choose it for a woody and citrus character.
Sailors
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Genius0/4

Sailors2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GeniusRasasi

SailorsThe Zoo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 20%Had 7%Want 73%

4.07/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 28%Had 12%Want 61%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevitySailors

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GingerBasilBergamotMandarin OrangeLemon Leaf OilViolet Leaf

Heart

Tobacco LeafGrapefruit blossomOrange BlossomPepper

Base

OakmossLeatherVetiverVirginian PatchouliCypriol OilCedarAmber

Top

GrapefruitCarawayArtemisiaBirchNeroliCorianderMandarin OrangeViolet Leaf

Heart

IrisCardamomJasmineJuniperCinnamonOrris RootGingerPepper

Base

CashmeranSandalwoodSeaweedTeaCinnamon LeafCedarLeatherTahitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesGinger, Mandarin Orange, Violet Leaf and Pepper. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring94

Summer100

Fall63

Winter13

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Men47

Unisex53

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,302

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,131

PerfumerChristophe Laudamiel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSailorsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Genius by Rasasi is a crisp, aromatic scent for men that highlights ginger, violet leaf, and tobacco. Launched in 2023, it brings a professional edge to daily office wear or casual outings. The blend moves from a sharp citrus opening into a sturdy base of leather and oakmoss, providing a structured, masculine profile …

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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, Genius or Sailors?

Sailors takes 2 of 4 categories. Genius is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; Sailors is rated 4.07/5 from 46 votes. Choose Genius for a woody and citrus character. Choose Sailors for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Genius or Sailors?

Sailors lasts longest (Sailors 70/100, Genius 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Genius or Sailors?

Projection is very close: Genius 63/100, Sailors 63/100 for sillage.

Do Genius and Sailors smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Ginger, Mandarin Orange, Violet Leaf and Pepper.

Is Genius or Sailors better for summer or winter?

Sailors suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Genius and Sailors?

Genius has top notes of Ginger, Basil, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tobacco Leaf, Grapefruit blossom, Orange Blossom and Pepper, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Vetiver and Virginian Patchouli. 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.