Fragrance comparison

CH Under The Sea vs Fortuitous

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 145 ratings analysed

4 wins

CH Under The Sea

Carolina Herrera

4.29120 votes

Rank #15,715 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Fortuitous

Boadicea the Victorious

4.2425 votes

Rank #20,024 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CH Under The Sea takes 4 of 7 categories.

CH Under The Sea
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fortuitous
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

CH Under The Sea4/7

Fortuitous3/7

Ratings & consensus: CH Under The Sea
Community sentiment: CH Under The Sea
Longevity: Fortuitous
Sillage & projection: Fortuitous
Value for money: CH Under The Sea
Versatility: Fortuitous
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: CH Under The Sea

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CH Under The SeaCarolina Herrera

FortuitousBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 120 votes

Have 37%Had 9%Want 54%

4.24/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 20%Had 12%Want 68%

Category winnerCH Under The SeaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

37%Like

13%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

120 votes

60%Love

20%Like

12%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerCH Under The SeaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityFortuitous

SillageFortuitous

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value29

Category winnerCH Under The SeaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

vanilla92%

citrus84%

coconut77%

woody69%

marine61%

woody100%

amber92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

PomeloSeaweedRose

Heart2-4 hrs

CoconutYlang-Ylang

Base5-7 hrs

VanillaSandalwood

Top

CherryAlmondBergamotLemonCoconut

Heart

AngelicaRoseBalsam FirGeraniumYlang-YlangBay LeafCorianderJasmine

Base

LabdanumVanillaSandalwoodCedarPowdery NotesMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesRose, Coconut, Ylang-Ylang and Vanilla. Durations are only published for CH Under The Sea, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day100

Night41

Spring60

Summer20

Fall100

Winter80

Day43

Night100

Category winnerFortuitousMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex2

Women98

Casual 35%Date 28%Party 23%Work 15%

Men0

Unisex79

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,715

PerfumerVéronique Nyberg, Violaine Collas

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#20,024

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerCH Under The SeaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

CH Under The Sea by Carolina Herrera delivers a breezy, sugar-dusted tropical floral experience with a quirky coastal twist. It starts with bright pomelo citrus. Tart fruit flesh meets a gentle marine accord that hints at salty air without smelling like fishy ocean weeds. As the first rush settles, creamy coconut nect…

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Fortuitous opens with bright cherry, marzipan-like almond, and creamy coconut before settling into a warm amber and sandalwood foundation. Herbal bay leaf and balsam fir cut through the initial sweetness, creating a dry resinous backbone. Built for crisp autumn evenings and chilly winter air, it fits formal dinners or…

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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, CH Under The Sea or Fortuitous?

CH Under The Sea takes 4 of 7 categories. CH Under The Sea is rated 4.29/5 from 120 votes; Fortuitous is rated 4.24/5 from 25 votes. Choose CH Under The Sea for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fortuitous for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, CH Under The Sea or Fortuitous?

Fortuitous lasts longest (Fortuitous 77/100, CH Under The Sea 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CH Under The Sea or Fortuitous?

Fortuitous projects furthest (Fortuitous 79/100, CH Under The Sea 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CH Under The Sea and Fortuitous smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Coconut, Ylang-Ylang and Vanilla.

Is CH Under The Sea or Fortuitous better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fortuitous is the stronger pick. For winter, Fortuitous is the stronger pick. CH Under The Sea suits daytime wear; Fortuitous suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CH Under The Sea and Fortuitous?

CH Under The Sea has top notes of Pomelo, Seaweed and Rose, heart notes of Coconut and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Vanilla and Sandalwood. Fortuitous has top notes of Cherry, Almond, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Angelica, Rose, Balsam Fir and Geranium, a base of Labdanum, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar.