Fragrance comparison

Izmir vs Sailors

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 283 ratings analysed

4 wins

Izmir

Unique'e Luxury

4.18237 votes

Rank #5,821 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Sailors

The Zoo

4.0746 votes

Rank #31,630 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Izmir takes 4 of 7 categories.

Izmir
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sailors
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Izmir4/7

Sailors3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IzmirUnique'e Luxury

SailorsThe Zoo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 237 votes

Have 49%Had 16%Want 35%

4.07/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 28%Had 12%Want 61%

Category winnerIzmirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

24%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

237 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

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityIzmir

SillageIzmir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSailorsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet92%

woody84%

fruity77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PineappleMandarin OrangeLemonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisRoseCloves

Base8-12+ hrs

Tonka BeanOakmossSandalwoodPatchouliVanilla

Top

GrapefruitCarawayArtemisiaBirchNeroliCorianderMandarin OrangeViolet Leaf

Heart

IrisCardamomJasmineJuniperCinnamonOrris RootGingerPepper

Base

CashmeranSandalwoodSeaweedTeaCinnamon LeafCedarLeatherTahitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Iris and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Izmir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter27

Day100

Night39

Spring94

Summer100

Fall63

Winter13

Day100

Night25

Category winnerSailorsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men35

Unisex52

Women13

Casual 34%Work 28%Date 21%Party 17%

Men47

Unisex53

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,821

PerfumerBihter Türkan Ergül, Selim Özen, Sylvain Cara

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#31,630

PerfumerChristophe Laudamiel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIzmirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Izmir by Unique'e Luxury delivers a vibrant blast of tart lemon, juicy mandarin orange, and tangy pineapple right out of the nozzle. The initial spray leaves a visible oily sheen on skin. It is potent. Within twenty minutes, spicy cloves, powdery iris, and soft rose take the wheel, smoothing down the sharp fruit edges…

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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, Izmir or Sailors?

Izmir takes 4 of 7 categories. Izmir is rated 4.18/5 from 237 votes; Sailors is rated 4.07/5 from 46 votes. Choose Izmir for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sailors for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Izmir or Sailors?

Izmir lasts longest (Izmir 79/100, Sailors 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Izmir or Sailors?

Izmir projects furthest (Izmir 67/100, Sailors 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Izmir and Sailors smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Iris and Sandalwood.

Is Izmir or Sailors better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Izmir and Sailors?

Izmir has top notes of Pineapple, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Rose and Cloves, a base of Tonka Bean, Oakmoss, Sandalwood 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.