Tango vs Sailors
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Sailors takes 3 of 4 categories.
TangoChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
SailorsChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Tango1/4
Sailors3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Sailors
- Sillage & projection
- Sailors
- Value for money
- Tango
- 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
TangoCIEL ParfumSailorsThe ZooWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.83/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 9%Had 52%Want 39%
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 hate17%Love
50%Like
33%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · 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
Category winners
LongevitySailors
SillageSailors
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTangoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
sweet77%
citrus69%
fresh61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
citrus77%
fresh spicy69%
powdery61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
BergamotPeonyPink PepperCorianderMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
JuniperJasmineRoseNectarineMango
Base5-8 hrs
SandalwoodPralineCedarMusk
Top
GrapefruitCarawayArtemisiaBirchNeroliCorianderMandarin OrangeViolet Leaf
Heart
IrisCardamomJasmineJuniperCinnamonOrris RootGingerPepper
Base
CashmeranSandalwoodSeaweedTeaCinnamon LeafCedarLeatherTahitian Vetiver
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Mandarin Orange, Juniper and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Tango, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer0
Fall67
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring94
Summer100
Fall63
Winter13
Day100
Night25
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#63,484
PerfumerVincent Schaller
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#33,861
PerfumerChristophe Laudamiel
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSailorsHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotTango by CIEL Parfum opens with a crisp burst of bergamot and crushed pink pepper over tart mandarin. The initial citrus rush cuts through quickly. Within ten minutes, juicy mango and nectarine soften the edges alongside green juniper berries and airy peony petals. It is surprisingly crisp rather than syrupy. The scen…
Reviews →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 →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, Tango or Sailors?
Sailors takes 3 of 4 categories. Tango is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes; Sailors is rated 4.07/5 from 46 votes. Choose Tango for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Sailors for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Tango or Sailors?
Sailors lasts longest (Sailors 70/100, Tango 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Tango or Sailors?
Sailors projects furthest (Sailors 63/100, Tango 33/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Tango and Sailors smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Coriander, Mandarin Orange, Juniper and Jasmine.
Is Tango or Sailors better for summer or winter?
Tango suits day or night wear; Sailors suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Tango and Sailors?
Tango has top notes of Bergamot, Peony, Pink Pepper and Coriander, heart notes of Juniper, Jasmine, Rose and Nectarine, a base of Sandalwood, Praline, Cedar and Musk. 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.
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