Fragrance comparison

Juniper Gin vs Seaside Surf

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 74 ratings analysed

6 wins

Juniper Gin

Love & Toast

4.1735 votes

Rank #19,497 GreenSalty

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49%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?

Juniper Gin takes 6 of 7 categories.

Juniper Gin
Choose it for a green and salty character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Seaside Surf
Choose it for a citrus and marine character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Juniper Gin6/7

Seaside Surf1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Juniper GinLove & Toast

Seaside SurfVictoria's Secret

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 38%Had 15%Want 47%

3.95/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 52%Had 9%Want 39%

Category winnerJuniper GinRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

31%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

35 votes

38%Love

28%Like

26%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerJuniper GinMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityJuniper Gin

SillageJuniper Gin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value76

Category winnerJuniper GinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

salty86%

citrus72%

white floral58%

marine44%

fresh30%

citrus100%

marine88%

salty77%

aromatic65%

floral53%

fresh42%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, salty and marine

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Green NotesSaltCitrusesWhite Flowers

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Sea NotesCitrusesYuzuSaltFlowers

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSalt 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

Spring88

Summer100

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night14

Spring30

Summer100

Fall4

Winter9

Day100

Night4

Category winnerJuniper GinMost 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#19,497

PerfumerMargot Elena

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#15,781

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerSeaside SurfHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Juniper Gin by Love & Toast is a crisp, green fragrance defined by its sharp juniper berries and bright citrus. This light, invigorating scent features notes of white florals and mineral salt, making it a refreshing companion for warm, sunny spring mornings. It is a straightforward, mood-lifting fragrance that wears c…

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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, Juniper Gin or Seaside Surf?

Juniper Gin takes 6 of 7 categories. Juniper Gin is rated 4.17/5 from 35 votes; Seaside Surf is rated 3.95/5 from 39 votes. Choose Juniper Gin for a green and salty character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Seaside Surf for a citrus and marine character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Juniper Gin or Seaside Surf?

Juniper Gin lasts longest (Juniper Gin 55/100, Seaside Surf 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Juniper Gin or Seaside Surf?

Projection is very close: Juniper Gin 54/100, Seaside Surf 53/100 for sillage.

Do Juniper Gin and Seaside Surf smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, salty and marine accords. Common notes include Salt and Citruses.

Is Juniper Gin or Seaside Surf better for summer or winter?

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