Fragrance comparison

Sailors vs Tango

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 52 ratings analysed

3 wins

Sailors

The Zoo

4.0746 votes

Rank #33,861 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Tango

CIEL Parfum

3.836 votes

Rank #63,484 WoodyAromatic

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.
Tango
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Sailors3/4

Tango1/4

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

TangoCIEL Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 28%Had 12%Want 61%

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 9%Had 52%Want 39%

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

17%Love

50%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevitySailors

SillageSailors

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value63

Category winnerTangoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh 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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotPeonyPink PepperCorianderMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

JuniperJasmineRoseNectarineMango

Base5-8 hrs

SandalwoodPralineCedarMusk

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer100

Fall63

Winter13

Day100

Night25

Spring33

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex53

Women0

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,861

PerfumerChristophe Laudamiel

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,484

PerfumerVincent Schaller

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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Tango by CIEL Parfum opens with a crisp burst of bergamot and crushed pink pepper over tart mandarin. The initial citrus rush cuts through quickly. Within ten minutes, juicy mango and nectarine soften the edges alongside green juniper berries and airy peony petals. It is surprisingly crisp rather than syrupy. The scen…

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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 Tango?

Sailors takes 3 of 4 categories. Sailors is rated 4.07/5 from 46 votes; Tango is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Sailors for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Tango for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Sailors or Tango?

Sailors lasts longest (Sailors 70/100, Tango 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sailors or Tango?

Sailors projects furthest (Sailors 63/100, Tango 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sailors and Tango smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Coriander, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Juniper.

Is Sailors or Tango better for summer or winter?

Sailors suits daytime wear; Tango suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sailors and Tango?

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. Tango has top notes of Bergamot, Peony, Pink Pepper and Coriander, heart notes of Juniper, Jasmine, Rose and Nectarine, a base of Sandalwood, Praline, Cedar and Musk.