Beach Day vs Summer Night
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Summer Night takes 4 of 7 categories.
Beach DayChoose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Summer NightChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Beach Day3/7
Summer Night4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Summer Night
- Community sentiment
- Summer Night
- Longevity
- Summer Night
- Sillage & projection
- Summer Night
- Value for money
- Beach Day
- Versatility
- Beach Day
- 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 DayPacificaSummer NightCanaliWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.43/ 5 · 76 votes
Have 55%Had 9%Want 36%
4.04/ 5 · 141 votes
Have 36%Had 33%Want 31%
Category winnerSummer NightRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate28%Love
21%Like
25%Ok
20%Dislike
7%Hate
76 votes
28%Love
57%Like
4%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate
141 votes
Category winnerSummer NightMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySummer Night
SillageSummer Night
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBeach DayBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
musky77%
citrus69%
aromatic61%
woody100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
sweet77%
fruity69%
powdery61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomOrange BlossomBergamotNutmeg
Heart
SandalVioletOrris
Base
SuedeMuskAmber
Top30 to 45 minutes
PineappleOrangeBergamotMandarin OrangeCardamomNutmegAppleCoriander
Heart2 to 3 hours
MelonJasmineOrange BlossomVioletLily-of-the-ValleyLily
Base3 to 5 hours
LeatherSandalwoodCedarTonka BeanVetiverIrisMuskOakmoss
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Orange Blossom, Bergamot and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Summer Night, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring56
Summer100
Fall78
Winter33
Day100
Night59
Spring100
Summer89
Fall32
Winter8
Day96
Night100
Category winnerBeach DayMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#18,197
PerfumerBrook Harvey-Taylor
Launched—
Reviews19
Overall rank#35,615
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBeach DayHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPacifica 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.
Reviews →Summer Night by Canali is a fresh woody fragrance for men that balances bright fruit with a grounded timber base. Released in 2005 as a limited edition Eau de Toilette, it opens with a lively splash of mandarin orange, bergamot, apple, and pineapple laced with coriander and cardamom. The core softens into melon, jasmi…
Reviews →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, Beach Day or Summer Night?
Summer Night takes 4 of 7 categories. Beach Day is rated 3.43/5 from 76 votes; Summer Night is rated 4.04/5 from 141 votes. Choose Beach Day for a powdery and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Summer Night for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Beach Day or Summer Night?
Summer Night lasts longest (Summer Night 58/100, Beach Day 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Beach Day or Summer Night?
Summer Night projects furthest (Summer Night 55/100, Beach Day 43/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Beach Day and Summer Night smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Orange Blossom, Bergamot and Nutmeg.
Is Beach Day or Summer Night better for summer or winter?
For summer, Beach Day is the stronger pick. For winter, Beach Day is the stronger pick. Beach Day suits daytime wear; Summer Night suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Beach Day and Summer Night?
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. Summer Night has top notes of Pineapple, Orange, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Melon, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Violet, a base of Leather, Sandalwood, Cedar and Tonka Bean.
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