Fragrance comparison

Vert Fougere vs Sailors

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 192 ratings analysed

Vert Fougere

Floris

3.76146 votes

Rank #9,769 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Sailors

The Zoo

4.0746 votes

Rank #34,131 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sailors takes 6 of 7 categories.

Vert Fougere
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Sailors
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Vert Fougere1/7

Sailors6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vert FougereFloris

SailorsThe Zoo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 146 votes

Have 37%Had 11%Want 52%

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

38%Love

29%Like

11%Ok

17%Dislike

5%Hate

146 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

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevitySailors

SillageSailors

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSailorsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

green69%

smoky61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GalbanumBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

GingerNeroliLavender

Base

SmokeCashmeranCedarAmberPatchouli

Top

GrapefruitCarawayArtemisiaBirchNeroliCorianderMandarin OrangeViolet Leaf

Heart

IrisCardamomJasmineJuniperCinnamonOrris RootGingerPepper

Base

CashmeranSandalwoodSeaweedTeaCinnamon LeafCedarLeatherTahitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Ginger, Neroli and Cashmeran. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer31

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night70

Spring94

Summer100

Fall63

Winter13

Day100

Night25

Category winnerSailorsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex10

Women1

Men47

Unisex53

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,769

PerfumerNicola Pozzani

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#34,131

PerfumerChristophe Laudamiel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVert FougereHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Floris Vert Fougere launches with an intense, resinous green snap of galbanum matched to sharp bergamot and bitter grapefruit. The opening feels almost camphorous, reminiscent of crushed pine needles or medicinal herbs before quiet lavender and earthy ginger settle the mid-stage. As the fragrance dries down, a distinc…

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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, Vert Fougere or Sailors?

Sailors takes 6 of 7 categories. Vert Fougere is rated 3.76/5 from 146 votes; Sailors is rated 4.07/5 from 46 votes. Choose Vert Fougere for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Sailors for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vert Fougere or Sailors?

They last about the same: Sailors 70/100, Vert Fougere 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Vert Fougere or Sailors?

Projection is very close: Sailors 63/100, Vert Fougere 61/100 for sillage.

Do Vert Fougere and Sailors smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Ginger, Neroli and Cashmeran.

Is Vert Fougere or Sailors better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Vert Fougere and Sailors?

Vert Fougere has top notes of Galbanum, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Ginger, Neroli and Lavender, a base of Smoke, Cashmeran, Cedar 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.