Fragrance comparison

Marc O'Polo Man 2006 vs Sailors

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 76 ratings analysed

5 wins

Marc O'Polo Man 2006

Marc O'Polo

4.1730 votes

Rank #22,359 Fresh SpicyWoody

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49%scent match

Some overlap

Sailors

The Zoo

4.0746 votes

Rank #32,825 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marc O'Polo Man 2006 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Marc O'Polo Man 2006
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody 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 and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Marc O'Polo Man 20065/7

Sailors2/7

Ratings & consensus: Marc O'Polo Man 2006
Community sentiment: Marc O'Polo Man 2006
Longevity: Sailors
Sillage & projection: Sailors
Value for money: Marc O'Polo Man 2006
Versatility: Marc O'Polo Man 2006
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Marc O'Polo Man 2006

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marc O'Polo Man 2006Marc O'Polo

SailorsThe Zoo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 26%Had 40%Want 34%

4.07/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 28%Had 12%Want 61%

Category winnerMarc O'Polo Man 2006Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

60%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

39%Love

41%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerMarc O'Polo Man 2006Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevitySailors

SillageSailors

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMarc O'Polo Man 2006Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody91%

warm spicy83%

powdery74%

musky65%

herbal56%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

NutmegGingerPepperArtemisia

Heart2-4 hrs

MuskCedarOakmossSandalwoodAmber

Base5-7 hrs

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Top

GrapefruitCarawayArtemisiaBirchNeroliCorianderMandarin OrangeViolet Leaf

Heart

IrisCardamomJasmineJuniperCinnamonOrris RootGingerPepper

Base

CashmeranSandalwoodSeaweedTeaCinnamon LeafCedarLeatherTahitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesGinger, Pepper, Artemisia and Cedar. Durations are only published for Marc O'Polo Man 2006, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall92

Winter67

Day100

Night33

Spring94

Summer100

Fall63

Winter13

Day100

Night25

Category winnerMarc O'Polo Man 2006Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men47

Unisex53

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,359

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#32,825

PerfumerChristophe Laudamiel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMarc O'Polo Man 2006Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc O'Polo Man 2006 brings a clean, outdoorsy freshness built around crisp spices and dry woods. The first spray releases a lively hit of grated nutmeg, sharp black pepper, and fresh ginger that immediately clears the air. Artemisia adds a bitter green herbal edge, keeping the spice from feeling thick or syrupy. With…

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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, Marc O'Polo Man 2006 or Sailors?

Marc O'Polo Man 2006 takes 5 of 7 categories. Marc O'Polo Man 2006 is rated 4.17/5 from 30 votes; Sailors is rated 4.07/5 from 46 votes. Choose Marc O'Polo Man 2006 for a fresh spicy and woody 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 and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Marc O'Polo Man 2006 or Sailors?

Sailors lasts longest (Sailors 70/100, Marc O'Polo Man 2006 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marc O'Polo Man 2006 or Sailors?

Sailors projects furthest (Sailors 63/100, Marc O'Polo Man 2006 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marc O'Polo Man 2006 and Sailors smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Ginger, Pepper, Artemisia and Cedar.

Is Marc O'Polo Man 2006 or Sailors better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sailors is the stronger pick. For winter, Marc O'Polo Man 2006 is the stronger pick. Marc O'Polo Man 2006 suits daytime wear; Sailors suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marc O'Polo Man 2006 and Sailors?

Marc O'Polo Man 2006 has top notes of Nutmeg, Ginger, Pepper and Artemisia, heart notes of Musk, Cedar, Oakmoss 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.