Fragrance comparison

Twelve vs Sailors

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 50 ratings analysed

Twelve

Sapphire Studios

4.504 votes

Rank #40,402 LeatherWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Sailors

The Zoo

4.0746 votes

Rank #34,131 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Twelve
Choose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Sailors
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Twelve2/4

Sailors2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sailors
Sillage & projection: Twelve
Value for money: Twelve
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

TwelveSapphire Studios

SailorsThe Zoo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 13%Had 3%Want 84%

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

75%Love

0%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevitySailors

SillageTwelve

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTwelveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

smoky74%

citrus65%

warm spicy56%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PepperLemon

Heart

JasmineLeatherBlackcurrant

Base

BirchCedarMoss

Top

GrapefruitCarawayArtemisiaBirchNeroliCorianderMandarin OrangeViolet Leaf

Heart

IrisCardamomJasmineJuniperCinnamonOrris RootGingerPepper

Base

CashmeranSandalwoodSeaweedTeaCinnamon LeafCedarLeatherTahitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesPepper, Jasmine, Leather and Birch. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring94

Summer100

Fall63

Winter13

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men47

Unisex53

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,402

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#34,131

PerfumerChristophe Laudamiel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSailorsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Twelve opens with a sharp lemon and pepper flash, then quickly settles into smoky leather with a dry cedar base. It reads clean enough for everyday wear, but the leather and birch keep it grounded and slightly dark. This looks like a good fit for men who want a straightforward woody leather scent with some freshness u…

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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, Twelve or Sailors?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Twelve is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; Sailors is rated 4.07/5 from 46 votes. Choose Twelve for a leather and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Sailors for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Twelve or Sailors?

Sailors lasts longest (Sailors 70/100, Twelve 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Twelve or Sailors?

Twelve projects furthest (Twelve 100/100, Sailors 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Twelve and Sailors smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Pepper, Jasmine, Leather and Birch.

Is Twelve or Sailors better for summer or winter?

Twelve suits evening wear; Sailors suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Twelve and Sailors?

Twelve has top notes of Pepper and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Leather and Blackcurrant, a base of Birch, Cedar and Moss. 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.