Fragrance comparison

Bornean Seaside vs Dark Crude

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 24 ratings analysed

Bornean Seaside

SCENTICKY.CO

5.004 votes

Rank #35,463 MarineAromatic

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37%scent match

Some overlap

Dark Crude

Zara

3.5020 votes

Rank #21,635 MarineWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Bornean Seaside
Choose it for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dark Crude
Choose it for a marine and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bornean Seaside2/4

Dark Crude2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bornean Seaside
Sillage & projection: Bornean Seaside
Value for money: Dark Crude
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dark Crude

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bornean SeasideSCENTICKY.CO

Dark CrudeZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

3.50/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 36%Had 34%Want 30%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

30%Love

30%Like

0%Ok

40%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityBornean Seaside

SillageBornean Seaside

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value92

Category winnerDark CrudeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

marine100%

aromatic92%

leather84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

lavender61%

marine100%

woody91%

aromatic83%

citrus74%

powdery65%

salty56%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both marine and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sea NotesPineappleGrapefruit

Heart

LavenderMyrtleThymeApple

Base

LeatherMuskSandalwoodVanillaCedar

Top

Grapefruit

Heart

Sea Notes

Base

Sandalwood

InformationalShared notesSea Notes, Grapefruit and Sandalwood. 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

Summer60

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night60

Spring100

Summer86

Fall86

Winter0

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men63

Unisex38

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,463

PerfumerFazree Bakrin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,635

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerDark CrudeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bornean Seaside by SCENTICKY.CO is a crisp, aromatic aquatic fragrance that captures the cooling essence of a tropical coastline. It features a bright opening of sea notes and pineapple, which slowly gives way to a balanced heart of lavender and myrtle. Perfectly suited for warm spring and summer afternoons, it feels …

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Dark Crude by Zara opens with a sharp, synthetic citrus burst before settling into a marine-woody heart. This 2018 release targets men seeking an affordable aquatic fragrance for daily wear. While it highlights grapefruit and sea notes, it is a utilitarian scent that fits best in casual settings during warmer months w…

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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, Bornean Seaside or Dark Crude?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Bornean Seaside is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes; Dark Crude is rated 3.50/5 from 20 votes. Choose Bornean Seaside for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dark Crude for a marine and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bornean Seaside or Dark Crude?

Bornean Seaside lasts longest (Bornean Seaside 71/100, Dark Crude 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bornean Seaside or Dark Crude?

Projection is very close: Bornean Seaside 64/100, Dark Crude 62/100 for sillage.

Do Bornean Seaside and Dark Crude smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share marine and aromatic accords. Common notes include Sea Notes, Grapefruit and Sandalwood.

Is Bornean Seaside or Dark Crude better for summer or winter?

Bornean Seaside suits daytime wear; Dark Crude suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bornean Seaside and Dark Crude?

Bornean Seaside has top notes of Sea Notes, Pineapple and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lavender, Myrtle, Thyme and Apple, a base of Leather, Musk, Sandalwood and Vanilla. Dark Crude has top notes of Grapefruit, heart notes of Sea Notes, a base of Sandalwood.