Fragrance comparison

In Blue vs Sailors

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 422 ratings analysed

In Blue

Armand Basi

3.34376 votes

Rank #17,071 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Sailors

The Zoo

4.0746 votes

Rank #33,877 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sailors takes 5 of 7 categories.

In Blue
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy 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.

In Blue2/7

Sailors5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

In BlueArmand Basi

SailorsThe Zoo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.34/ 5 · 376 votes

Have 35%Had 54%Want 11%

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

14%Love

54%Like

8%Ok

23%Dislike

1%Hate

364 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

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevitySailors

SillageSailors

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value50

Category winnerIn BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

aromatic65%

floral53%

fruity42%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitBergamotCorianderMandarin Orange

Heart

PepperBlack CurrantLotusNeroli

Base

Woodsy NotesOakmossPatchouli

Top

GrapefruitCarawayArtemisiaBirchNeroliCorianderMandarin OrangeViolet Leaf

Heart

IrisCardamomJasmineJuniperCinnamonOrris RootGingerPepper

Base

CashmeranSandalwoodSeaweedTeaCinnamon LeafCedarLeatherTahitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Coriander, Mandarin Orange 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Spring94

Summer100

Fall63

Winter13

Day100

Night25

Category winnerSailorsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex8

Women1

Men47

Unisex53

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,071

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#33,877

PerfumerChristophe Laudamiel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIn BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

In Blue opens with bright grapefruit, bergamot and mandarin, then turns peppery, slightly aquatic and gently fruity through the lotus and black currant. The dry-down is woody, mossy and warm, with patchouli giving it a familiar early-2000s masculine feel. It suits someone who wants an easy fresh-spicy daily scent more…

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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, In Blue or Sailors?

Sailors takes 5 of 7 categories. In Blue is rated 3.34/5 from 376 votes; Sailors is rated 4.07/5 from 46 votes. Choose In Blue for a citrus and fresh spicy 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, In Blue or Sailors?

Sailors lasts longest (Sailors 70/100, In Blue 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, In Blue or Sailors?

Sailors projects furthest (Sailors 63/100, In Blue 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In Blue and Sailors smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Coriander, Mandarin Orange and Pepper.

Is In Blue or Sailors better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sailors is the stronger pick. For winter, In Blue is the stronger pick. Sailors suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in In Blue and Sailors?

In Blue has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Coriander and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Pepper, Black Currant, Lotus and Neroli, a base of Woodsy Notes, Oakmoss and 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.