Fragrance comparison

Malabar 2017 vs Sailors

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 67 ratings analysed

4 wins

Malabar 2017

House of Hautt

4.2421 votes

Rank #45,324 IrisAromatic

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28%scent match

Clearly different

Sailors

The Zoo

4.0746 votes

Rank #30,214 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Malabar 2017 takes 4 of 5 categories.

Malabar 2017
Choose it for a iris and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sailors
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Malabar 20174/5

Sailors1/5

Ratings & consensus: Malabar 2017
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Malabar 2017
Sillage & projection: Malabar 2017
Value for money: Malabar 2017
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sailors

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Malabar 2017House of Hautt

SailorsThe Zoo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 49%Had 17%Want 34%

4.07/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 28%Had 12%Want 61%

Category winnerMalabar 2017Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

33%Like

14%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

21 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

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMalabar 2017

SillageMalabar 2017

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMalabar 2017Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

earthy77%

violet69%

soft spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both aromatic and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SageMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisCorianderTonka BeanCardamom

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherCedarAmberOakmossVanilla

Top

GrapefruitCarawayArtemisiaBirchNeroliCorianderMandarin OrangeViolet Leaf

Heart

IrisCardamomJasmineJuniperCinnamonOrris RootGingerPepper

Base

CashmeranSandalwoodSeaweedTeaCinnamon LeafCedarLeatherTahitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Iris, Coriander and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Malabar 2017, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring15

Summer23

Fall100

Winter92

Day39

Night100

Spring94

Summer100

Fall63

Winter13

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 35%Work 27%Casual 23%Party 15%

Men47

Unisex53

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,324

PerfumerEdison Fujita

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,214

PerfumerChristophe Laudamiel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSailorsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

House of Hautt Malabar 2017 pairs earthy rootiness with smooth warmth. The scent opens on bitter bergamot and dry sage, giving off a brief aromatic spark before powdery iris takes total command. You will not find soapy florals here. Instead, rich cardamom and sweet tonka bean wrap around the iris heart to create a plu…

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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, Malabar 2017 or Sailors?

Malabar 2017 takes 4 of 5 categories. Malabar 2017 is rated 4.24/5 from 21 votes; Sailors is rated 4.07/5 from 46 votes. Choose Malabar 2017 for a iris and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sailors for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Malabar 2017 or Sailors?

They last about the same: Malabar 2017 72/100, Sailors 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Malabar 2017 or Sailors?

Malabar 2017 projects furthest (Malabar 2017 78/100, Sailors 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Malabar 2017 and Sailors smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Iris, Coriander and Cardamom.

Is Malabar 2017 or Sailors better for summer or winter?

Malabar 2017 suits evening wear; Sailors suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Malabar 2017 and Sailors?

Malabar 2017 has top notes of Sage, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Coriander, Tonka Bean and Cardamom, a base of Leather, Cedar, Amber and Oakmoss. 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.