Fragrance comparison

Sailors vs X2O Extraordinary for Men

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 82 ratings analysed

4 wins

Sailors

The Zoo

4.0746 votes

Rank #34,077 WoodyAromatic

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61%scent match

Closely related

X2O Extraordinary for Men

Ted Baker

4.0036 votes

Rank #18,793 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sailors takes 4 of 7 categories.

Sailors
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
X2O Extraordinary for Men
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Sailors4/7

X2O Extraordinary for Men3/7

Ratings & consensus: Sailors
Community sentiment: X2O Extraordinary for Men
Longevity: Sailors
Sillage & projection: Sailors
Value for money: X2O Extraordinary for Men
Versatility: Sailors
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: X2O Extraordinary for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SailorsThe Zoo

X2O Extraordinary for MenTed Baker

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 28%Had 12%Want 61%

4.00/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 52%Had 24%Want 24%

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

33%Love

50%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerX2O Extraordinary for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySailors

SillageSailors

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerX2O Extraordinary for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

aromatic70%

citrus60%

lavender50%

Scent match61%Closely related · both warm spicy, woody and 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

TeaTangerineCardamom

Heart

SpicesLavenderRosemaryViolet Leaf

Base

SandalwoodPepperAmber

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Cardamom, Pepper and Sandalwood. 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

Spring53

Summer32

Fall100

Winter84

Day100

Night63

Category winnerSailorsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex53

Women0

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,077

PerfumerChristophe Laudamiel

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,793

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerX2O Extraordinary for MenHigher 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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Ted Baker X2O Extraordinary for Men starts with a bright citrus sparkle before settling into a soft, dry aromatic warmth. Designed for daily casual wear, it combines a green tea leaf crispness with soft woods and spices that sit closely to the skin. It works best as an inoffensive office or gym fragrance.

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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 X2O Extraordinary for Men?

Sailors takes 4 of 7 categories. Sailors is rated 4.07/5 from 46 votes; X2O Extraordinary for Men is rated 4.00/5 from 36 votes. Choose Sailors for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose X2O Extraordinary for Men for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sailors or X2O Extraordinary for Men?

Sailors lasts longest (Sailors 70/100, X2O Extraordinary for Men 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sailors or X2O Extraordinary for Men?

Sailors projects furthest (Sailors 63/100, X2O Extraordinary for Men 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sailors and X2O Extraordinary for Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Cardamom, Pepper and Sandalwood.

Is Sailors or X2O Extraordinary for Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sailors is the stronger pick. For winter, X2O Extraordinary for Men is the stronger pick. Sailors suits daytime wear; X2O Extraordinary for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sailors and X2O Extraordinary for Men?

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. X2O Extraordinary for Men has top notes of Tea, Tangerine and Cardamom, heart notes of Spices, Lavender, Rosemary and Violet Leaf, a base of Sandalwood, Pepper and Amber.