Fragrance comparison

The Dreamer vs Sailors

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 5,596 ratings analysed

The Dreamer

Versace

4.075,550 votes

Rank #25,049 White FloralAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Sailors

The Zoo

4.0746 votes

Rank #30,524 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sailors takes 4 of 7 categories.

The Dreamer
Choose it for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Sailors
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

The Dreamer3/7

Sailors4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The DreamerVersace

SailorsThe Zoo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 5,550 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

4.07/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 28%Had 12%Want 61%

Category winnerThe DreamerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

37%Like

13%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

5,550 votes

39%Love

41%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerSailorsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevitySailors

SillageSailors

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value50

Category winnerThe DreamerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

aromatic92%

iris84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

herbal61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both aromatic, fresh spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

JuniperTarragonArtemisia

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisLilyFlax

Base5-7 hrs

Tobacco BlossomAmber

Top

GrapefruitCarawayArtemisiaBirchNeroliCorianderMandarin OrangeViolet Leaf

Heart

IrisCardamomJasmineJuniperCinnamonOrris RootGingerPepper

Base

CashmeranSandalwoodSeaweedTeaCinnamon LeafCedarLeatherTahitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Artemisia and Iris. Durations are only published for The Dreamer, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer65

Fall0

Winter50

Day75

Night100

Spring94

Summer100

Fall63

Winter13

Day100

Night25

Category winnerSailorsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men68

Unisex30

Women2

Date 31%Casual 29%Work 24%Party 16%

Men47

Unisex53

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,049

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,524

PerfumerChristophe Laudamiel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe DreamerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Versace The Dreamer opens with an unmistakably brisk kick of wild juniper, bitter tarragon, and herbal artemisia that can catch beginners off guard during the first five minutes. Give the alcohol blast a moment to evaporate. What emerges on warm skin is an eccentric, soothing heart of powdery iris, flax flower, and pa…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, The Dreamer or Sailors?

Sailors takes 4 of 7 categories. The Dreamer is rated 4.07/5 from 5,550 votes; Sailors is rated 4.07/5 from 46 votes. Choose The Dreamer for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Sailors for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Dreamer or Sailors?

Sailors lasts longest (Sailors 70/100, The Dreamer 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Dreamer or Sailors?

Sailors projects furthest (Sailors 63/100, The Dreamer 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Dreamer and Sailors smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Juniper, Artemisia and Iris.

Is The Dreamer or Sailors better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sailors is the stronger pick. For winter, The Dreamer is the stronger pick. The Dreamer suits evening wear; Sailors suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Dreamer and Sailors?

The Dreamer has top notes of Juniper, Tarragon and Artemisia, heart notes of Iris, Lily and Flax, a base of Tobacco Blossom and Amber. 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.