Fragrance comparison

Katarina Leaf vs Sailors

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 64 ratings analysed

3 wins

Katarina Leaf

Armaf

3.8918 votes

Rank #23,542 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Sailors

The Zoo

4.0746 votes

Rank #34,131 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Katarina Leaf takes 3 of 5 categories.

Katarina Leaf
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sailors
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Katarina Leaf3/5

Sailors2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Katarina LeafArmaf

SailorsThe Zoo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 32%Had 6%Want 62%

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

33%Love

33%Like

28%Ok

0%Dislike

6%Hate

18 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

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevitySailors

SillageKatarina Leaf

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value90

¤ Price value50

Category winnerKatarina LeafBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

woody84%

musky77%

ozonic69%

powdery61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NeroliGrapefruitMandarin OrangeBergamotMango

Heart

Violet LeafOrange Blossom

Base

MuskCedarSandalwoodAmber

Top

GrapefruitCarawayArtemisiaBirchNeroliCorianderMandarin OrangeViolet Leaf

Heart

IrisCardamomJasmineJuniperCinnamonOrris RootGingerPepper

Base

CashmeranSandalwoodSeaweedTeaCinnamon LeafCedarLeatherTahitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Violet Leaf. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter43

Day100

Night10

Spring94

Summer100

Fall63

Winter13

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Men47

Unisex53

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,542

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#34,131

PerfumerChristophe Laudamiel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKatarina LeafHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Armaf Katarina Leaf opens with a bright burst of neroli and sharp grapefruit, tempered by a thick splash of mango. As the initial citrus fizz calms, the scent pulls you into a cool green clearing of violet leaf and orange blossom. It is an unusual contrast, pairing watery green notes with a dense, syrupy sweetness tha…

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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, Katarina Leaf or Sailors?

Katarina Leaf takes 3 of 5 categories. Katarina Leaf is rated 3.89/5 from 18 votes; Sailors is rated 4.07/5 from 46 votes. Choose Katarina Leaf for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sailors for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Katarina Leaf or Sailors?

Sailors lasts longest (Sailors 70/100, Katarina Leaf 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Katarina Leaf or Sailors?

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

Do Katarina Leaf and Sailors smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Neroli, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Violet Leaf.

Is Katarina Leaf or Sailors better for summer or winter?

Katarina Leaf suits daytime wear; Sailors suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Katarina Leaf and Sailors?

Katarina Leaf has top notes of Neroli, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet Leaf and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Cedar, 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.