Invade vs SEALIGHT
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
SEALIGHT takes 3 of 4 categories.
InvadeChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in winter, evening wear.
SEALIGHTChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Invade0/4
SEALIGHT3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- SEALIGHT
- Value for money
- SEALIGHT
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- SEALIGHT
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
InvadeMykonosSEALIGHTMad ParfumeurWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
4.20/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 58%Had 25%Want 17%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
33%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
60%Love
20%Like
0%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageSEALIGHT
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSEALIGHTBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
earthy77%
rose69%
powdery61%
citrus100%
fresh spicy86%
woody72%
fresh58%
fruity44%
aromatic30%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitPineappleBergamot
Heart
Violet LeafTaif RoseSage
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliCedarwoodVetiver
Top
GrapefruitLemonSichuan PepperMandarinGingerApplePineapple
Heart
Freesia
Base
CedarwoodPatchouliMuskVetiverAmberSandalwoodLeather
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Pineapple, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Spring22
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night20
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#70,211
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#51,844
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSEALIGHTHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotInvade opens with a bright citrus and pineapple lift, then settles into a greener, more aromatic heart with violet leaf, sage, and a soft rose accent. The dry-down turns woody, earthy, and slightly powdery. It reads as a fresh-leaning woody aromatic with enough depth for cooler evenings. If you like crisp fruit up top…
Reviews →SEALIGHT opens with a burst of grapefruit, lemon, and spicy ginger before settling into cedarwood, patchouli, and leather. The bright citrus and warm woody backdrop make it an easy choice for warm summer days, outdoor gatherings, or casual afternoon wear. It delivers a clean, sharp aura that cuts through humid air wit…
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, Invade or SEALIGHT?
SEALIGHT takes 3 of 4 categories. Invade is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; SEALIGHT is rated 4.20/5 from 10 votes. Choose Invade for a woody and aromatic character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose SEALIGHT for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Invade or SEALIGHT?
They last about the same: Invade 73/100, SEALIGHT 73/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Invade or SEALIGHT?
SEALIGHT projects furthest (SEALIGHT 66/100, Invade 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Invade and SEALIGHT smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Pineapple, Sandalwood and Patchouli.
Is Invade or SEALIGHT better for summer or winter?
Invade suits evening wear; SEALIGHT suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Invade and SEALIGHT?
Invade has top notes of Grapefruit, Pineapple and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Taif Rose and Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Cedarwood and Vetiver. SEALIGHT has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon, Sichuan Pepper and Mandarin, heart notes of Freesia, a base of Cedarwood, Patchouli, Musk and Vetiver.
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