Fragrance comparison

Sailors vs Turkuaz

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 407 ratings analysed

Sailors

The Zoo

4.0746 votes

Rank #33,915 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Turkuaz

Regalien

4.15361 votes

Rank #664 MarineAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Turkuaz takes 6 of 7 categories.

Sailors
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Turkuaz
Choose it for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Sailors1/7

Turkuaz6/7

Ratings & consensus: Turkuaz
Community sentiment: Turkuaz
Longevity: Turkuaz
Sillage & projection: Turkuaz
Value for money: Turkuaz
Versatility: Sailors
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Turkuaz

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

SailorsThe Zoo

TurkuazRegalien

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 28%Had 12%Want 61%

4.15/ 5 · 361 votes

Have 36%Had 7%Want 57%

Category winnerTurkuazRating 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

63%Love

25%Like

6%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

230 votes

Category winnerTurkuazMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityTurkuaz

SillageTurkuaz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value52

Category winnerTurkuazBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

marine100%

aromatic92%

aquatic84%

amber77%

mossy69%

earthy61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both aromatic

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

Sea waterOzonic notesSaffronArtemisia

Heart

SeaweedCassisTurkish Rose

Base

OakmossAmbroxanAmber

InformationalShared notesArtemisia and Seaweed. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter31

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSailorsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex53

Women0

Men63

Unisex35

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,915

PerfumerChristophe Laudamiel

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#664

PerfumerFirmenich, MG Gulcicek

Launched—

Reviews60

Category winnerTurkuazHigher 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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Turkuaz by Regalien is a Woody Aquatic fragrance for women and men. Turkuaz was launched in 2021. Turkuaz was created by MG Gulcicek and Firmenich. Top notes are Sea water, Ozonic notes, Saffron and Artemisia; middle notes are Seaweed, Cassis and Turkish Rose; base notes are Oakmoss, Ambroxan and Amber. It opens with …

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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 Turkuaz?

Turkuaz takes 6 of 7 categories. Sailors is rated 4.07/5 from 46 votes; Turkuaz is rated 4.15/5 from 361 votes. Choose Sailors for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Turkuaz for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Sailors or Turkuaz?

Turkuaz lasts longest (Turkuaz 92/100, Sailors 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sailors or Turkuaz?

Turkuaz projects furthest (Turkuaz 83/100, Sailors 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sailors and Turkuaz smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Artemisia and Seaweed.

Is Sailors or Turkuaz better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sailors is the stronger pick. For winter, Turkuaz is the stronger pick. Sailors suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sailors and Turkuaz?

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. Turkuaz has top notes of Sea water, Ozonic notes, Saffron and Artemisia, heart notes of Seaweed, Cassis and Turkish Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Ambroxan and Amber.