Sailing Day
Maison Martin MargielaEau de Toilette2017
Side by side
Sailing Day vs. INCEPTION
Is Sailing Day better than INCEPTION?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
marinearomaticaquaticwoodyfreshsalty
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Sailing Day and INCEPTION?
| Sailing Day | INCEPTION | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2017 | 2013 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Violaine Collas | Zarko Ahlmann Pavlov |
| Best season | Summer | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Sailing Day and INCEPTION smell?
Sailing Day
Marine
Aromatic
Aquatic
Aldehydic
Woody
Fresh
Amber
Salty
INCEPTION
Marine
Green
Aromatic
Citrus
Woody
Salty
Aquatic
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Sailing Day and INCEPTION share?
Top
Marine NotesAldehydesCorianderRed Pepper
Ozonic Notes
Heart
JuniperIrisAmyl SalicylateRose
CitrusesSpicy NotesFloral Notes
Base
SeaweedAmbergrisCedarAmberwoodAmber
Woody NotesAquatic NotesGreen Notes
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Aquatic Notes
Marine NotesSeaweed
Aquatic NotesOzonic Notes
Spicy Notes
JuniperCorianderRed Pepper
Spicy Notes
Floral Notes
IrisRose
Floral Notes
Woody Notes
CedarAmberwood
Woody Notes
Where they fit
When and where do Sailing Day and INCEPTION work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Sailing Day or INCEPTION?
| Sailing Day | INCEPTION | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Sailing Day and INCEPTION?
This is a sunscreen-and-salt scent for people who want their marine fragrance to feel smart. The aldehydes and red pepper give it an edge that most aquatics lack.Sailing Day
The six-phase structure either fascinates you or feels like a gimmick. Here's the thing, if you're the person who rewinds scenes, who looks for what's underneath, Inception was made for you.INCEPTION
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