Fragrance comparison

Beach Day vs Strong Intention

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 116 ratings analysed

Beach Day

Pacifica

3.4376 votes

Rank #16,315 PowderyWoody

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56%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Strong Intention

Eudora

4.1040 votes

Rank #25,062 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Strong Intention takes 5 of 7 categories.

Beach Day
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Strong Intention
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Beach Day2/7

Strong Intention5/7

Ratings & consensus: Strong Intention
Community sentiment: Strong Intention
Longevity: Strong Intention
Sillage & projection: Strong Intention
Value for money: Beach Day
Versatility: Strong Intention
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Beach Day

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Beach DayPacifica

Strong IntentionEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.43/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 55%Had 9%Want 36%

4.10/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 48%Had 13%Want 39%

Category winnerStrong IntentionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

21%Like

25%Ok

20%Dislike

7%Hate

76 votes

40%Love

40%Like

13%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerStrong IntentionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityStrong Intention

SillageStrong Intention

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value67

Category winnerBeach DayBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

musky77%

citrus69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, powdery and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomOrange BlossomBergamotNutmeg

Heart

SandalVioletOrris

Base

SuedeMuskAmber

Top20-30 mins

BergamotAromatic NotesWater FruitCedar Leaves

Heart2-3 hrs

Transparent WoodsVioletOrange BlossomNutmeg

Base4-6 hrs

PatchouliCacaoAmberLeatherMuskTonka BeanSandalwood

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Violet. Durations are only published for Strong Intention, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer100

Fall78

Winter33

Day100

Night59

Spring75

Summer21

Fall100

Winter93

Day44

Night100

Category winnerStrong IntentionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex70

Women27

Men97

Unisex3

Women0

Date 33%Casual 28%Party 23%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,315

PerfumerBrook Harvey-Taylor

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#25,062

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerBeach DayHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pacifica Beach Day opens with bright bergamot and spicy cardamom that quickly soften into a heart of orange blossom, violet, and creamy sandalwood. Drying down into soft suede and musk, it offers a moody coastal skin scent rather than a sweet tropical lotion. It suits chilly morning walks and casual cool afternoons.

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Eudora Strong Intention delivers a warm, comforting twist on the classic oriental fougere profile. The opening combines sharp bergamot, green cedar leaves, and juicy water fruit before drying down into something much warmer. You get sweet orange blossom layered over nutmeg spice, rich cacao, tonka bean, and soft leath…

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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, Beach Day or Strong Intention?

Strong Intention takes 5 of 7 categories. Beach Day is rated 3.43/5 from 76 votes; Strong Intention is rated 4.10/5 from 40 votes. Choose Beach Day for a powdery and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Strong Intention for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Beach Day or Strong Intention?

Strong Intention lasts longest (Strong Intention 59/100, Beach Day 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Beach Day or Strong Intention?

Strong Intention projects furthest (Strong Intention 50/100, Beach Day 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Beach Day and Strong Intention smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Violet.

Is Beach Day or Strong Intention better for summer or winter?

For summer, Beach Day is the stronger pick. For winter, Strong Intention is the stronger pick. Beach Day suits daytime wear; Strong Intention suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Beach Day and Strong Intention?

Beach Day has top notes of Cardamom, Orange Blossom, Bergamot and Nutmeg, heart notes of Sandal, Violet and Orris, a base of Suede, Musk and Amber. Strong Intention has top notes of Bergamot, Aromatic Notes, Water Fruit and Cedar Leaves, heart notes of Transparent Woods, Violet, Orange Blossom and Nutmeg, a base of Patchouli, Cacao, Amber and Leather.