Fragrance comparison

Magnifico vs Sailors

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 107 ratings analysed

4 wins

Magnifico

Profumi Di Polignano

4.2161 votes

Rank #26,531 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Sailors

The Zoo

4.0746 votes

Rank #32,878 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magnifico takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Magnifico4/7

Sailors3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MagnificoProfumi Di Polignano

SailorsThe Zoo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 33%Had 4%Want 62%

4.07/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 28%Had 12%Want 61%

Category winnerMagnificoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

31%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

61 votes

39%Love

41%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerMagnificoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevitySailors

SillageSailors

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMagnificoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

fresh69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

FigMate

Heart2 to 3 hours

Fig LeafViolet LeafElderberryJasmineRoseIris

Base3 to 4 hours

Tonka BeanOakmossVanillaSandalwoodCedar

Top

GrapefruitCarawayArtemisiaBirchNeroliCorianderMandarin OrangeViolet Leaf

Heart

IrisCardamomJasmineJuniperCinnamonOrris RootGingerPepper

Base

CashmeranSandalwoodSeaweedTeaCinnamon LeafCedarLeatherTahitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Jasmine, Iris and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Magnifico, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer90

Fall69

Winter10

Day100

Night63

Spring94

Summer100

Fall63

Winter13

Day100

Night25

Category winnerSailorsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex77

Women5

Men47

Unisex53

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,531

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#32,878

PerfumerChristophe Laudamiel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMagnificoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Magnifico by Profumi Di Polignano presents a complete portrait of the fig tree. The scent opens with sweet ripe fig fruit paired with the herbal, grassy dryness of mate tea. As it settles, green fig leaf and crisp violet leaf add a fresh, leafy crunch alongside softer touches of jasmine, rose, and powdery iris. The fo…

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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, Magnifico or Sailors?

Magnifico takes 4 of 7 categories. Magnifico is rated 4.21/5 from 61 votes; Sailors is rated 4.07/5 from 46 votes. Choose Magnifico for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sailors for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Magnifico or Sailors?

They last about the same: Sailors 70/100, Magnifico 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Magnifico or Sailors?

Sailors projects furthest (Sailors 63/100, Magnifico 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magnifico and Sailors smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Jasmine, Iris and Sandalwood.

Is Magnifico or Sailors better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Magnifico and Sailors?

Magnifico has top notes of Fig and Mate, heart notes of Fig Leaf, Violet Leaf, Elderberry and Jasmine, a base of Tonka Bean, Oakmoss, Vanilla and Sandalwood. 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.