Fragrance comparison

Paris Leather vs Sailors

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 56 ratings analysed

3 wins

Paris Leather

Grossmith

4.4010 votes

Rank #33,329 LeatherWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Sailors

The Zoo

4.0746 votes

Rank #32,277 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paris Leather takes 3 of 5 categories.

Paris Leather
Choose it for a leather and woody 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 value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Paris Leather3/5

Sailors2/5

Ratings & consensus: Paris Leather
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Paris Leather
Sillage & projection: Paris Leather
Value for money: Sailors
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

Paris LeatherGrossmith

SailorsThe Zoo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 9%Had 8%Want 83%

4.07/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 28%Had 12%Want 61%

Category winnerParis LeatherRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

70%Love

10%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 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

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityParis Leather

SillageParis Leather

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSailorsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

white floral77%

animalic69%

powdery61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

CorianderMandarin OrangeJuniper

Heart3 to 4 hours

LeatherJasmine

Base6 to 8 hours

SandalwoodAmberMusk

Top

GrapefruitCarawayArtemisiaBirchNeroliCorianderMandarin OrangeViolet Leaf

Heart

IrisCardamomJasmineJuniperCinnamonOrris RootGingerPepper

Base

CashmeranSandalwoodSeaweedTeaCinnamon LeafCedarLeatherTahitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Mandarin Orange, Juniper and Leather. Durations are only published for Paris Leather, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring94

Summer100

Fall63

Winter13

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men47

Unisex53

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,329

PerfumerJean-Charles Mignon

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#32,277

PerfumerChristophe Laudamiel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSailorsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paris Leather by Grossmith centers on smooth leather balanced by bright botanicals and warm woods. It opens with brisk juniper berry, aromatic coriander, and a brief splash of juicy mandarin orange. This crisp greeting quickly softens as a supple leather accord emerges alongside sweet, clean jasmine. In the dry-down, …

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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, Paris Leather or Sailors?

Paris Leather takes 3 of 5 categories. Paris Leather is rated 4.40/5 from 10 votes; Sailors is rated 4.07/5 from 46 votes. Choose Paris Leather for a leather and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sailors for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Paris Leather or Sailors?

Paris Leather lasts longest (Paris Leather 75/100, Sailors 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paris Leather or Sailors?

Paris Leather projects furthest (Paris Leather 72/100, Sailors 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paris Leather and Sailors smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Coriander, Mandarin Orange, Juniper and Leather.

Is Paris Leather or Sailors better for summer or winter?

Paris Leather suits evening wear; Sailors suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paris Leather and Sailors?

Paris Leather has top notes of Coriander, Mandarin Orange and Juniper, heart notes of Leather and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Musk. 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.