Fragrance comparison

Jetlag vs Sailors

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 126 ratings analysed

Jetlag

Azzaro

3.6880 votes

Rank #16,607 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Sailors

The Zoo

4.0746 votes

Rank #34,131 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sailors takes 4 of 7 categories.

Jetlag
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Sailors
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Jetlag1/7

Sailors4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JetlagAzzaro

SailorsThe Zoo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 31%Had 22%Want 47%

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

51%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

71 votes

39%Love

41%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevitySailors

SillageSailors

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

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both warm spicy, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomGrapefruitLemonPepper

Heart

Tea RoseIncenseCinnamon

Base

CedarPatchouliAmber

Top

GrapefruitCarawayArtemisiaBirchNeroliCorianderMandarin OrangeViolet Leaf

Heart

IrisCardamomJasmineJuniperCinnamonOrris RootGingerPepper

Base

CashmeranSandalwoodSeaweedTeaCinnamon LeafCedarLeatherTahitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Grapefruit, Pepper and Cinnamon. 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

Winter26

Day–

Night–

Spring94

Summer100

Fall63

Winter13

Day100

Night25

Category winnerSailorsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex0

Women25

Men47

Unisex53

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,607

PerfumerOlivier Pescheux

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#34,131

PerfumerChristophe Laudamiel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJetlagHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jetlag by Azzaro is an aromatic spicy fragrance for men that centers on a blend of crisp grapefruit, cardamom, and incense. Launched in 2006, this scent offers an energizing profile ideal for casual daily wear or travel. It settles into a woody patchouli base that feels clean and modern on the skin during spring days.

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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, Jetlag or Sailors?

Sailors takes 4 of 7 categories. Jetlag is rated 3.68/5 from 80 votes; Sailors is rated 4.07/5 from 46 votes. Choose Jetlag for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Sailors for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jetlag or Sailors?

They last about the same: Sailors 70/100, Jetlag 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Jetlag or Sailors?

Sailors projects furthest (Sailors 63/100, Jetlag 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jetlag and Sailors smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Grapefruit, Pepper and Cinnamon.

Is Jetlag or Sailors better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Jetlag and Sailors?

Jetlag has top notes of Cardamom, Grapefruit, Lemon and Pepper, heart notes of Tea Rose, Incense and Cinnamon, a base of Cedar, Patchouli 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.