Fragrance comparison

Shamballa for Man vs Sailors

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 47 ratings analysed

2 wins

Shamballa for Man

Andre Sinan

5.001 votes

Rank #52,867 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Sailors

The Zoo

4.0746 votes

Rank #33,861 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shamballa for Man takes 2 of 4 categories.

Shamballa for Man
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Sailors
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Shamballa for Man2/4

Sailors1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Shamballa for Man
Sillage & projection: Shamballa for Man
Value for money: Tie
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

Shamballa for ManAndre Sinan

SailorsThe Zoo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 11%Want 89%

4.07/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 28%Had 12%Want 61%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

39%Love

41%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityShamballa for Man

SillageShamballa for Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

BergamotGrapefruitLavenderSage

Heart

CardamomJuniper

Base

CedarSandalwoodPatchouliOakmossLabdanumTonka Bean

Top

GrapefruitCarawayArtemisiaBirchNeroliCorianderMandarin OrangeViolet Leaf

Heart

IrisCardamomJasmineJuniperCinnamonOrris RootGingerPepper

Base

CashmeranSandalwoodSeaweedTeaCinnamon LeafCedarLeatherTahitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Cardamom, Juniper and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day–

Night100

Spring94

Summer100

Fall63

Winter13

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men47

Unisex53

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,867

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,861

PerfumerChristophe Laudamiel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSailorsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shamballa for Man by Andre Sinan pairs bright bergamot and sharp lavender with a warm cardamom heart. It settles on a heavy forest floor base of cedar and oakmoss. This masculine scent is built for cool evening wear when you want a dry, wood-dominant presence that carries well in the autumn air.

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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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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, Shamballa for Man or Sailors?

Shamballa for Man takes 2 of 4 categories. Shamballa for Man is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Sailors is rated 4.07/5 from 46 votes. Choose Shamballa for Man for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose Sailors for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Shamballa for Man or Sailors?

Shamballa for Man lasts longest (Shamballa for Man 80/100, Sailors 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shamballa for Man or Sailors?

Shamballa for Man projects furthest (Shamballa for Man 100/100, Sailors 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shamballa for Man and Sailors smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Cardamom, Juniper and Cedar.

Is Shamballa for Man or Sailors better for summer or winter?

Shamballa for Man suits evening wear; Sailors suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shamballa for Man and Sailors?

Shamballa for Man has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lavender and Sage, heart notes of Cardamom and Juniper, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Oakmoss. 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.