Fragrance comparison

Fresh Getaway vs Seaside Surf

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 97 ratings analysed

4 wins

Fresh Getaway

Bath & Body Works

4.4058 votes

Rank #23,969 CitrusFresh

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42%scent match

Some overlap

Seaside Surf

Victoria's Secret

3.9539 votes

Rank #15,781 CitrusMarine

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fresh Getaway takes 4 of 7 categories.

Fresh Getaway
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Seaside Surf
Choose it for a citrus and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Fresh Getaway4/7

Seaside Surf3/7

Ratings & consensus: Fresh Getaway
Community sentiment: Fresh Getaway
Longevity: Seaside Surf
Sillage & projection: Seaside Surf
Value for money: Fresh Getaway
Versatility: Fresh Getaway
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Seaside Surf

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fresh GetawayBath & Body Works

Seaside SurfVictoria's Secret

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 54%Had 22%Want 24%

3.95/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 52%Had 9%Want 39%

Category winnerFresh GetawayRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

38%Like

9%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

58 votes

38%Love

28%Like

26%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerFresh GetawayMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevitySeaside Surf

SillageSeaside Surf

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value76

Category winnerFresh GetawayBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh83%

fresh spicy65%

ozonic48%

green30%

citrus100%

marine88%

salty77%

aromatic65%

floral53%

fresh42%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

YuzuCitrusesMountain Air

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Sea NotesCitrusesYuzuSaltFlowers

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesYuzu and Citruses. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer100

Fall3

Winter9

Day100

Night17

Spring30

Summer100

Fall4

Winter9

Day100

Night4

Category winnerFresh GetawayMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,969

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#15,781

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerSeaside SurfHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fresh Getaway by Bath and Body Works is a bright, aromatic fruity blend built around zesty yuzu and crisp citrus notes. Launched in 2021, this fragrance captures the spirit of a sunny morning escape, offering a clean, ozonic feel that sits light on the skin. It serves as an accessible, everyday option for anyone seeki…

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Seaside Surf by Victoria's Secret is an aromatic aquatic fragrance launched in 2024. This scent captures a beach-ready vibe through a combination of crisp yuzu, salt, and floral notes. It is a light, clean option designed for warm summer days, offering a refreshing feeling akin to a cool ocean breeze on the skin durin…

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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, Fresh Getaway or Seaside Surf?

Fresh Getaway takes 4 of 7 categories. Fresh Getaway is rated 4.40/5 from 58 votes; Seaside Surf is rated 3.95/5 from 39 votes. Choose Fresh Getaway for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Seaside Surf for a citrus and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fresh Getaway or Seaside Surf?

They last about the same: Seaside Surf 51/100, Fresh Getaway 50/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Fresh Getaway or Seaside Surf?

Seaside Surf projects furthest (Seaside Surf 53/100, Fresh Getaway 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fresh Getaway and Seaside Surf smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh accords. Common notes include Yuzu and Citruses.

Is Fresh Getaway or Seaside Surf better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fresh Getaway is the stronger pick. For winter, Fresh Getaway is the stronger pick. Fresh Getaway suits daytime wear; Seaside Surf suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.