Fragrance comparison

Lace vs Seahorse

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

5 wins

Lace

Marilyn Miglin

4.6213 votes

Rank #19,982 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Seahorse

Seajewels

4.5413 votes

Rank #27,968 FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lace takes 5 of 5 categories.

Lace
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Seahorse
Choose it for a floral and green character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Lace5/5

Seahorse0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LaceMarilyn Miglin

SeahorseSeajewels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.62/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 44%Had 8%Want 47%

4.54/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 27%Had 12%Want 61%

Category winnerLaceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

69%Love

23%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityLace

SillageLace

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value83

Category winnerLaceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

green84%

amber77%

yellow floral69%

woody61%

floral100%

green92%

white floral84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

GrapefruitItalian Mandarin

Heart2 to 4 hours

NarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineDamask Rose

Base4 to 7 hours

AmberSandalwood

Top

Green NotesBlack CurrantTangerineGrapefruit

Heart

OrchidJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaRoseViolet

Base

MuskSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Damask Rose. Durations are only published for Lace, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter50

Day100

Night75

Spring38

Summer100

Fall13

Winter13

Day100

Night14

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex17

Women67

Men20

Unisex20

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,982

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#27,968

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerLaceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lace by Marilyn Miglin is a bright floral fruity perfume that centres on crisp citrus and soft florals over a smooth woody base. It opens with an energetic splash of Italian mandarin and tart grapefruit, offering an immediate sunny lift. As the citrus settles, a bouquet of lily-of-the-valley, jasmine, narcissus, and d…

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Seahorse by Seajewels captures a breezy, vacation-ready atmosphere with its vibrant floral and fruity profile. Opening with sharp grapefruit and tangy tangerine, it settles into a delicate heart of orchid and freesia. This light fragrance sits close to the skin, making it a natural companion for warm summer holidays o…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Lace or Seahorse?

Lace takes 5 of 5 categories. Lace is rated 4.62/5 from 13 votes; Seahorse is rated 4.54/5 from 13 votes. Choose Lace for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Seahorse for a floral and green character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lace or Seahorse?

Lace lasts longest (Lace 73/100, Seahorse 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lace or Seahorse?

Lace projects furthest (Lace 61/100, Seahorse 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lace and Seahorse smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and green accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Damask Rose.

Is Lace or Seahorse better for summer or winter?

Lace suits daytime wear; Seahorse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lace and Seahorse?

Lace has top notes of Grapefruit and Italian Mandarin, heart notes of Narcissus, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Damask Rose, a base of Amber and Sandalwood. Seahorse has top notes of Green Notes, Black Currant, Tangerine and Grapefruit, heart notes of Orchid, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Freesia, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Amber.