Emelia vs A Grove by The Sea
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
EmeliaChoose it for a green and sweet character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
A Grove by The SeaChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Emelia3/7
A Grove by The Sea3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- A Grove by The Sea
- Community sentiment
- A Grove by The Sea
- Longevity
- A Grove by The Sea
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Emelia
- Versatility
- Emelia
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Emelia
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
EmeliaToccaA Grove by The SeaArquisteWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.77/ 5 · 247 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
4.16/ 5 · 328 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
Category winnerA Grove by The SeaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate22%Love
52%Like
7%Ok
17%Dislike
2%Hate
247 votes
47%Love
31%Like
15%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate
328 votes
Category winnerA Grove by The SeaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityA Grove by The Sea
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEmeliaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothgreen100%
sweet92%
fresh84%
floral77%
fruity69%
citrus61%
aromatic100%
woody91%
fresh spicy83%
green74%
fresh65%
sweet56%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both green, fresh and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Fig LeafMagnoliaClementineJapanese LoquatBuchu or Agathosma
Heart
GrassFigMateAmaryllisIris Flower
Base
Coconut NectarAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Praline
Top
Fig LeafOliveSaltFennelClementine
Heart
FigRosemaryThyme
Base
Pine needlesBalsam FirClayCypress
InformationalShared notesFig Leaf, Clementine and Fig. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer94
Fall0
Winter11
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter13
Day–
Night–
Category winnerEmeliaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#10,573
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews42
Overall rank#29,803
PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerEmeliaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotTocca Emelia captures a wet, grassy morning in a Mediterranean garden. The scent starts with a sharp, damp burst of clementine and green fig leaf, before settling into a soft heart of mate tea and amaryllis. Instead of the usual heavy, sunscreen-style coconut, this composition uses a thin stream of fresh coconut water…
Reviews →Arquiste A Grove by The Sea opens with a crisp burst of bruised fig leaf, bitter olive, and sharp coastal salt. Spicy fennel seed and clementine cut through the green top notes before settling into an aromatic heart of thyme and rosemary. The base grounds the coastal greenness with resinous pine needles, balsam fir, a…
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, Emelia or A Grove by The Sea?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Emelia is rated 3.77/5 from 247 votes; A Grove by The Sea is rated 4.16/5 from 328 votes. Choose Emelia for a green and sweet character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose A Grove by The Sea for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Emelia or A Grove by The Sea?
A Grove by The Sea lasts longest (A Grove by The Sea 61/100, Emelia 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Emelia or A Grove by The Sea?
Projection is very close: Emelia 49/100, A Grove by The Sea 49/100 for sillage.
Do Emelia and A Grove by The Sea smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, fresh and sweet accords. Common notes include Fig Leaf, Clementine and Fig.
Is Emelia or A Grove by The Sea better for summer or winter?
For summer, Emelia is the stronger pick. For winter, A Grove by The Sea is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Emelia and A Grove by The Sea?
Emelia has top notes of Fig Leaf, Magnolia, Clementine and Japanese Loquat, heart notes of Grass, Fig, Mate and Amaryllis, a base of Coconut Nectar, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Praline. A Grove by The Sea has top notes of Fig Leaf, Olive, Salt and Fennel, heart notes of Fig, Rosemary and Thyme, a base of Pine needles, Balsam Fir, Clay and Cypress.
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