Fragrance comparison

Mandarina Duck Blue vs Sailors

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 100 ratings analysed

Mandarina Duck Blue

Mandarina Duck

3.9454 votes

Rank #19,743 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Sailors

The Zoo

4.0746 votes

Rank #31,837 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sailors takes 4 of 7 categories.

Mandarina Duck Blue
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Sailors
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Mandarina Duck Blue3/7

Sailors4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mandarina Duck BlueMandarina Duck

SailorsThe Zoo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 36%Had 30%Want 34%

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

22%Love

63%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

54 votes

39%Love

41%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerMandarina Duck BlueMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevitySailors

SillageSailors

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMandarina Duck BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

marine77%

woody69%

aquatic61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Sea NotesBergamotGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

Violet LeafCardamom

Base4-6 hrs

CedarAmberTonka Bean

Top

GrapefruitCarawayArtemisiaBirchNeroliCorianderMandarin OrangeViolet Leaf

Heart

IrisCardamomJasmineJuniperCinnamonOrris RootGingerPepper

Base

CashmeranSandalwoodSeaweedTeaCinnamon LeafCedarLeatherTahitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Violet Leaf, Cardamom and Cedar. Durations are only published for Mandarina Duck Blue, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer100

Fall14

Winter0

Day100

Night24

Spring94

Summer100

Fall63

Winter13

Day100

Night25

Category winnerSailorsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

Casual 47%Work 34%Party 10%Date 9%

Men47

Unisex53

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,743

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#31,837

PerfumerChristophe Laudamiel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMandarina Duck BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mandarina Duck Blue delivers a no-nonsense splash of salty ocean air paired with sharp grapefruit and bitter bergamot. It opens fast and loud. You get an immediate hit of cool citrus that feels like stepping out of a cold shower on a scorching July morning. Within twenty minutes, the sharp edges soften as green violet…

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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, Mandarina Duck Blue or Sailors?

Sailors takes 4 of 7 categories. Mandarina Duck Blue is rated 3.94/5 from 54 votes; Sailors is rated 4.07/5 from 46 votes. Choose Mandarina Duck Blue for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Sailors for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mandarina Duck Blue or Sailors?

Sailors lasts longest (Sailors 70/100, Mandarina Duck Blue 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mandarina Duck Blue or Sailors?

Sailors projects furthest (Sailors 63/100, Mandarina Duck Blue 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mandarina Duck Blue and Sailors smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Violet Leaf, Cardamom and Cedar.

Is Mandarina Duck Blue or Sailors better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mandarina Duck Blue and Sailors?

Mandarina Duck Blue has top notes of Sea Notes, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Violet Leaf and Cardamom, a base of Cedar, Amber and Tonka Bean. 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.