Narmar vs Sailors
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
59%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Narmar takes 7 of 7 categories.
NarmarChoose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
SailorsChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Narmar7/7
Sailors0/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Narmar
- Community sentiment
- Narmar
- Longevity
- Narmar
- Sillage & projection
- Narmar
- Value for money
- Narmar
- Versatility
- Narmar
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Narmar
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
NarmarNilafar du NilSailorsThe ZooWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.27/ 5 · 116 votes
Have 25%Had 9%Want 66%
4.07/ 5 · 46 votes
Have 28%Had 12%Want 61%
Category winnerNarmarRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate58%Love
30%Like
5%Ok
3%Dislike
5%Hate
66 votes
39%Love
41%Like
9%Ok
9%Dislike
2%Hate
46 votes
Category winnerNarmarMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNarmar
SillageNarmar
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNarmarBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
musky69%
powdery61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
citrus77%
fresh spicy69%
powdery61%
Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomClary SageLavenderJuniperBergamot
Heart
CashmeranRoseTeaCinnamonLily
Base
SuedeTobaccoTonka BeanCedarOakmoss
Top
GrapefruitCarawayArtemisiaBirchNeroliCorianderMandarin OrangeViolet Leaf
Heart
IrisCardamomJasmineJuniperCinnamonOrris RootGingerPepper
Base
CashmeranSandalwoodSeaweedTeaCinnamon LeafCedarLeatherTahitian Vetiver
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Juniper, Cashmeran and Tea. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer73
Fall100
Winter65
Day100
Night91
Spring94
Summer100
Fall63
Winter13
Day100
Night25
Category winnerNarmarMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,476
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews42
Overall rank#33,861
PerfumerChristophe Laudamiel
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerNarmarHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNarmar by Nilafar du Nil is a woody spicy fragrance that balances aromatic green notes with a warm, grounded base. Designed for the modern man, it opens with a sharp burst of cardamom and lavender before settling into an earthy combination of tobacco, suede, and oakmoss. It offers a sophisticated, professional profile…
Reviews →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…
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, Narmar or Sailors?
Narmar takes 7 of 7 categories. Narmar is rated 4.27/5 from 116 votes; Sailors is rated 4.07/5 from 46 votes. Choose Narmar for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sailors for a woody and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Narmar or Sailors?
Narmar lasts longest (Narmar 84/100, Sailors 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Narmar or Sailors?
Narmar projects furthest (Narmar 76/100, Sailors 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Narmar and Sailors smell similar?
Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Juniper, Cashmeran and Tea.
Is Narmar or Sailors better for summer or winter?
For summer, Sailors is the stronger pick. For winter, Narmar is the stronger pick. Narmar suits daytime wear; Sailors suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Narmar and Sailors?
Narmar has top notes of Cardamom, Clary Sage, Lavender and Juniper, heart notes of Cashmeran, Rose, Tea and Cinnamon, a base of Suede, Tobacco, Tonka Bean and Cedar. 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.
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