Fragrance comparison

Sailors vs UR ± Silk

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 154 ratings analysed

6 wins

Sailors

The Zoo

4.0746 votes

Rank #30,983 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

UR ± Silk

UERMI · 2014

3.80108 votes

Rank #29,269 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sailors takes 6 of 7 categories.

Sailors
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
UR ± Silk
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sailors6/7

UR ± Silk1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SailorsThe Zoo

UR ± SilkUERMI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 28%Had 12%Want 61%

3.80/ 5 · 108 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerSailorsRating 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

19%Love

60%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

108 votes

Category winnerSailorsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevitySailors

SillageSailors

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value30

Category winnerSailorsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

woody100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

powdery77%

iris69%

floral61%

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

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

Notes

FigIrisLilacMuskGrapefruitCedarNeroliCypressCarawayMandarin Orange

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Caraway, Neroli and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for UR ± Silk, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer100

Fall63

Winter13

Day100

Night25

Spring100

Summer81

Fall50

Winter31

Day100

Night33

Category winnerSailorsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex53

Women0

Men7

Unisex33

Women60

Casual 42%Work 37%Date 15%Party 6%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,983

PerfumerChristophe Laudamiel

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,269

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched2014

Reviews2

Category winnerUR ± SilkHigher 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…

Reviews →

Green fig hits the nose first with an astringent, leafy snap. A quick burst of tart grapefruit and bitter mandarin orange cuts through the initial solvent lift, creating an energetic opening. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk citrus softens into a cool, powdery iris and clean lilac floral core. It smells remarkably ta…

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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, Sailors or UR ± Silk?

Sailors takes 6 of 7 categories. Sailors is rated 4.07/5 from 46 votes; UR ± Silk is rated 3.80/5 from 108 votes. Choose Sailors for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose UR ± Silk for a woody and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sailors or UR ± Silk?

Sailors lasts longest (Sailors 70/100, UR ± Silk 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sailors or UR ± Silk?

Sailors projects furthest (Sailors 63/100, UR ± Silk 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sailors and UR ± Silk smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Caraway, Neroli and Mandarin Orange.

Is Sailors or UR ± Silk better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sailors is the stronger pick. For winter, UR ± Silk is the stronger pick. Sailors suits daytime wear; UR ± Silk suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sailors and UR ± Silk?

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. UR ± Silk features Fig, Iris, Lilac, Musk and Grapefruit.