Fragrance comparison

Sailors vs Take a Star

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 50 ratings analysed

3 wins

Sailors

The Zoo

4.0746 votes

Rank #33,915 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Take a Star

Azteque

3.504 votes

Rank #67,888 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sailors takes 3 of 4 categories.

Sailors
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Take a Star
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Sailors3/4

Take a Star1/4

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

SailorsThe Zoo

Take a StarAzteque

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 28%Had 12%Want 61%

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 23%Had 3%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

41%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

46 votes

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevitySailors

SillageSailors

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value56

Category winnerTake a StarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

citrus88%

aromatic77%

fresh65%

fresh spicy53%

warm spicy42%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitCarawayArtemisiaBirchNeroliCorianderMandarin OrangeViolet Leaf

Heart

IrisCardamomJasmineJuniperCinnamonOrris RootGingerPepper

Base

CashmeranSandalwoodSeaweedTeaCinnamon LeafCedarLeatherTahitian Vetiver

Top

SnowCardamomMandarin OrangeJuniper

Heart

JasmineGrapefruitHoneysuckleGeraniumOakmossCedar

Base

TobaccoPrecious WoodsAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Cardamom and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer100

Fall63

Winter13

Day100

Night25

Spring75

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex53

Women0

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,915

PerfumerChristophe Laudamiel

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#67,888

PerfumerJacopo Luccato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSailorsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Take a Star by Azteque is a woody aromatic scent that feels crisp and cold. It opens with an icy burst of snow and mandarin before grounding itself in a heart of cedar and oakmoss. This unisex fragrance provides a versatile profile for those who enjoy refreshing, nature-inspired compositions during the brisk days of a…

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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, Sailors or Take a Star?

Sailors takes 3 of 4 categories. Sailors is rated 4.07/5 from 46 votes; Take a Star is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Sailors for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Take a Star for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sailors or Take a Star?

Sailors lasts longest (Sailors 70/100, Take a Star 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sailors or Take a Star?

Sailors projects furthest (Sailors 63/100, Take a Star 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sailors and Take a Star smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Cardamom and Jasmine.

Is Sailors or Take a Star better for summer or winter?

Sailors suits daytime wear; Take a Star suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sailors and Take a Star?

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. Take a Star has top notes of Snow, Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Juniper, heart notes of Jasmine, Grapefruit, Honeysuckle and Geranium, a base of Tobacco, Precious Woods, Amber and Vanilla.