Fragrance comparison

Vétiver vs Sailors

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 147 ratings analysed

Vétiver

Molinard

3.83101 votes

Rank #17,072 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Sailors

The Zoo

4.0746 votes

Rank #33,877 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sailors takes 5 of 7 categories.

Vétiver
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Sailors
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Vétiver2/7

Sailors5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VétiverMolinard

SailorsThe Zoo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 101 votes

Have 35%Had 9%Want 56%

4.07/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 28%Had 12%Want 61%

Category winnerSailorsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

43%Like

19%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

101 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 / hate71

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevitySailors

SillageSailors

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value50

Category winnerVétiverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

earthy77%

iris69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Blood OrangeGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

IrisAmberLavenderViolet Leaf

Base

Haitian VetiverJava vetiver oil

Top

GrapefruitCarawayArtemisiaBirchNeroliCorianderMandarin OrangeViolet Leaf

Heart

IrisCardamomJasmineJuniperCinnamonOrris RootGingerPepper

Base

CashmeranSandalwoodSeaweedTeaCinnamon LeafCedarLeatherTahitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Iris, Violet Leaf and Haitian Vetiver. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter86

Day–

Night–

Spring94

Summer100

Fall63

Winter13

Day100

Night25

Category winnerSailorsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men44

Unisex44

Women11

Men47

Unisex53

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,072

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#33,877

PerfumerChristophe Laudamiel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVétiverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Molinard Vétiver opens with a crisp burst of tart grapefruit, bitter blood orange, and bright bergamot that feels like slicing fresh citrus on a sunny morning. As the sharp juiciness settles, a smooth heart of earthy violet leaf, clean lavender, and powdery iris emerges, softening the blend without making it heavy. Th…

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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, Vétiver or Sailors?

Sailors takes 5 of 7 categories. Vétiver is rated 3.83/5 from 101 votes; Sailors is rated 4.07/5 from 46 votes. Choose Vétiver for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Sailors for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vétiver or Sailors?

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

Which projects more, Vétiver or Sailors?

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

Do Vétiver and Sailors smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Iris, Violet Leaf and Haitian Vetiver.

Is Vétiver or Sailors better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sailors is the stronger pick. For winter, Vétiver is the stronger pick. Sailors suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vétiver and Sailors?

Vétiver has top notes of Blood Orange, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Amber, Lavender and Violet Leaf, a base of Haitian Vetiver and Java vetiver oil. 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.