Miyabi Man vs Zanzibar
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Miyabi Man takes 3 of 4 categories.
Miyabi ManChoose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
ZanzibarChoose it for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Miyabi Man3/4
Zanzibar1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Zanzibar
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Miyabi Man
- Sillage & projection
- Miyabi Man
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Miyabi Man
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Miyabi ManAnnayakeZanzibarYachtsmanWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.70/ 5 · 221 votes
Have 37%Had 13%Want 50%
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 hate27%Love
51%Like
5%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate
73 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
Category winners
LongevityMiyabi Man
SillageMiyabi Man
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
warm spicy90%
vanilla80%
ozonic70%
fresh spicy60%
aquatic50%
warm spicy100%
white floral92%
cinnamon84%
amber77%
citrus69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both warm spicy, citrus and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Blood OrangeCitruses
Heart
Violet LeafCardamomNutmegClove
Base
Tonka BeanVanilleSandalwoodMusk
Top20-30 mins
JasmineCitrusesCucumber
Heart2-4 hrs
CinnamonNutmegCloveVanille
Base6-8+ hrs
ResinOlibanumTeak WoodVirginia CedarPatchouli
InformationalShared notesCitruses, Nutmeg, Clove and Vanille. Durations are only published for Zanzibar, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer71
Fall96
Winter67
Day100
Night75
Spring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night42
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#10,023
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews37
Overall rank#49,841
PerfumerJohn Verde
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMiyabi ManHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMiyabi Man opens with bright citrus and cardamom, then settles into a warm vanilla, sandalwood and tonka base. On skin it often reads easy to wear, lightly spicy and gently sweet, with a cleaner aromatic edge from violet leaf. This is best for someone who wants a masculine citrus spicy scent with a creamy dry-down. Re…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Miyabi Man or Zanzibar?
Miyabi Man takes 3 of 4 categories. Miyabi Man is rated 3.70/5 from 221 votes; Zanzibar is rated 4.14/5 from 22 votes. Choose Miyabi Man for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. 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, Miyabi Man or Zanzibar?
Miyabi Man lasts longest (Miyabi Man 65/100, Zanzibar 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Miyabi Man or Zanzibar?
Miyabi Man projects furthest (Miyabi Man 53/100, Zanzibar 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Miyabi Man and Zanzibar smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Citruses, Nutmeg, Clove and Vanille.
Is Miyabi Man or Zanzibar better for summer or winter?
Miyabi Man suits daytime wear; Zanzibar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Miyabi Man and Zanzibar?
Miyabi Man has top notes of Blood Orange and Citruses, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Clove, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanille, Sandalwood and Musk. 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.
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