Fragrance comparison

Proximity vs Sailors

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 47 ratings analysed

Proximity

Van Heusen

2.001 votes

Rank #79,200 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Sailors

The Zoo

4.0746 votes

Rank #34,131 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sailors takes 2 of 2 categories.

Proximity
Choose it for a woody and citrus character.
Sailors
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Proximity0/2

Sailors2/2

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

ProximityVan Heusen

SailorsThe Zoo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 14%Had 14%Want 71%

4.07/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 28%Had 12%Want 61%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate25

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageSailors

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

cinnamon61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-25 mins

CinnamonMandarin OrangeLemonCedar

Heart2-3 hrs

TeaPepper

Base4-6 hrs

AmberPatchouliVetiver

Top

GrapefruitCarawayArtemisiaBirchNeroliCorianderMandarin OrangeViolet Leaf

Heart

IrisCardamomJasmineJuniperCinnamonOrris RootGingerPepper

Base

CashmeranSandalwoodSeaweedTeaCinnamon LeafCedarLeatherTahitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Mandarin Orange, Cedar and Tea. Durations are only published for Proximity, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring94

Summer100

Fall63

Winter13

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men47

Unisex53

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#79,200

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,131

PerfumerChristophe Laudamiel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSailorsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Proximity by Van Heusen is a calm, woody cologne built for easy daytime wear. It opens with a splash of brisk mandarin orange and lemon, quickly grounded by dry cedar wood and a dusting of sweet cinnamon. As the initial citrus fades, the scent introduces a clean cup of steeped black tea stirred with cracked black pepp…

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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, Proximity or Sailors?

Sailors takes 2 of 2 categories. Proximity is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes; Sailors is rated 4.07/5 from 46 votes. Choose Proximity for a woody and citrus character. Choose Sailors for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Proximity or Sailors?

Sailors projects furthest (Sailors 63/100, Proximity 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Proximity and Sailors smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Mandarin Orange, Cedar and Tea.

Is Proximity or Sailors better for summer or winter?

Sailors suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Proximity and Sailors?

Proximity has top notes of Cinnamon, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Cedar, heart notes of Tea and Pepper, a base of Amber, Patchouli and Vetiver. 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.