Fragrance comparison

Kinetic [--:-- GMT] vs Zanzibar

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 242 ratings analysed

4 wins

Kinetic [--:-- GMT]

TUMI

3.83220 votes

Rank #4,604 WoodyWarm Spicy

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42%scent match

Some overlap

Zanzibar

Yachtsman

4.1422 votes

Rank #45,223 Warm SpicyWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kinetic [--:-- GMT] takes 4 of 5 categories.

Kinetic [--:-- GMT]
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zanzibar
Choose it for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Kinetic [--:-- GMT]4/5

Zanzibar1/5

Ratings & consensus: Zanzibar
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Kinetic [--:-- GMT]
Sillage & projection: Kinetic [--:-- GMT]
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Kinetic [--:-- GMT]
Fragranxe ranking: Kinetic [--:-- GMT]

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Kinetic [--:-- GMT]TUMI

ZanzibarYachtsman

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 220 votes

Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%

4.14/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 27%Had 10%Want 63%

Category winnerZanzibarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

32%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

220 votes

32%Love

59%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityKinetic [--:-- GMT]

SillageKinetic [--:-- GMT]

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy88%

amber77%

fresh spicy65%

smoky53%

citrus42%

warm spicy100%

white floral92%

cinnamon84%

amber77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Pimento LeafItalian MandarinAmberwood

Heart2-4 hrs

OlibanumNutmegImmortelle

Base6-8+ hrs

Teak WoodSandalwoodSmokeVanilla

Top20-30 mins

JasmineCitrusesCucumber

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonNutmegCloveVanille

Base6-8+ hrs

ResinOlibanumTeak WoodVirginia CedarPatchouli

Category winnerKinetic [--:-- GMT]Longest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter98

Day100

Night79

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

Work 37%Casual 31%Date 19%Party 13%

Not enough votes yet

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 19%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,604

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews67

Overall rank#45,223

PerfumerJohn Verde

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKinetic [--:-- GMT]Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

TUMI Kinetic GMT is an assertive woody fragrance built around brisk citrus and sharp spices. The scent opens with a lively splash of Italian mandarin and herbal pimento leaf before revealing a dry, resinous core. As the heart unfolds, rich olibanum and grated nutmeg create a warm spicy contrast against herbal immortel…

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Zanzibar by Yachtsman kicks off with a refreshing splash of crisp cucumber, tart citruses, and sweet jasmine petals before shifting into a cozy spice market blend. That cool, watery opening quickly warms up as ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and aromatic clove take center stage alongside smooth vanilla. Grounded by dry Virgi…

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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, Kinetic [--:-- GMT] or Zanzibar?

Kinetic [--:-- GMT] takes 4 of 5 categories. Kinetic [--:-- GMT] is rated 3.83/5 from 220 votes; Zanzibar is rated 4.14/5 from 22 votes. Choose Kinetic [--:-- GMT] for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zanzibar for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kinetic [--:-- GMT] or Zanzibar?

Kinetic [--:-- GMT] lasts longest (Kinetic [--:-- GMT] 71/100, Zanzibar 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kinetic [--:-- GMT] or Zanzibar?

Kinetic [--:-- GMT] projects furthest (Kinetic [--:-- GMT] 60/100, Zanzibar 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kinetic [--:-- GMT] and Zanzibar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Nutmeg and Teak Wood.

Is Kinetic [--:-- GMT] or Zanzibar better for summer or winter?

Kinetic [--:-- GMT] suits daytime wear; Zanzibar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kinetic [--:-- GMT] and Zanzibar?

Kinetic [--:-- GMT] has top notes of Pimento Leaf, Italian Mandarin and Amberwood, heart notes of Olibanum, Nutmeg and Immortelle, a base of Teak Wood, Sandalwood, Smoke and Vanilla. Zanzibar has top notes of Jasmine, Citruses and Cucumber, heart notes of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Clove and Vanille, a base of Resin, Olibanum, Teak Wood and Virginia Cedar.