Fragrance comparison

Sailors vs White Noise

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 167 ratings analysed

5 wins

Sailors

The Zoo

4.0746 votes

Rank #30,214 WoodyAromatic

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43%scent match

Some overlap

White Noise

Roads

3.86121 votes

Rank #11,517 CitrusPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sailors takes 5 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.
White Noise
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sailors5/7

White Noise2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SailorsThe Zoo

White NoiseRoads

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 28%Had 12%Want 61%

3.86/ 5 · 121 votes

Have 25%Had 18%Want 57%

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

27%Love

56%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerSailorsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevitySailors

SillageSailors

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value33

Category winnerSailorsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

powdery92%

woody84%

white floral77%

vanilla69%

iris61%

Scent match43%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

Top

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitLemonGreen Apple

Heart

HeliotropeIrisViolet LeafJasmineRoseTuberose

Base

LeatherSandalwoodCedarVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Violet Leaf and Iris. 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

Summer85

Fall69

Winter54

Day100

Night29

Category winnerWhite NoiseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex53

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,214

PerfumerChristophe Laudamiel

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,517

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerWhite NoiseHigher 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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White Noise by Roads creates a clean, quiet atmosphere that feels like a crisp morning. It leads with sharp grapefruit and green apple, softening into a powdery iris and heliotrope heart. The base of leather and sandalwood adds a subtle, grounding warmth, making it a versatile choice for office wear or relaxed weekend…

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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 White Noise?

Sailors takes 5 of 7 categories. Sailors is rated 4.07/5 from 46 votes; White Noise is rated 3.86/5 from 121 votes. Choose Sailors for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose White Noise for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sailors or White Noise?

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

Which projects more, Sailors or White Noise?

Sailors projects furthest (Sailors 63/100, White Noise 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sailors and White Noise smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Violet Leaf and Iris.

Is Sailors or White Noise better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Sailors and White Noise?

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. White Noise has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Lemon and Green Apple, heart notes of Heliotrope, Iris, Violet Leaf and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Sandalwood, Cedar and Vanilla.