Fragrance comparison

Lakeside vs South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 195 ratings analysed

4 wins

Lakeside

Alfred Ritchy

4.0862 votes

Rank #23,627 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil

Nest

3.65133 votes

Rank #12,642 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lakeside takes 4 of 7 categories.

Lakeside
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Lakeside4/7

South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil3/7

Ratings & consensus: Lakeside
Community sentiment: Lakeside
Longevity: Lakeside
Sillage & projection: Lakeside
Value for money: South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil
Versatility: South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LakesideAlfred Ritchy

South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume OilNest

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 39%Had 11%Want 51%

3.65/ 5 · 133 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerLakesideRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

28%Like

17%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

54 votes

29%Love

28%Like

26%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

133 votes

Category winnerLakesideMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityLakeside

SillageLakeside

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value49

Category winnerSouth Pacific Sandalwood Perfume OilBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

rose69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

powdery86%

violet72%

aromatic58%

earthy44%

warm spicy30%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BlackberryPineappleBergamot

Heart

RoseSaffronLily-of-the-ValleyViolet

Base

VetiverSandalwoodMusk

Top

Sandalwood

Heart

Violet

Base

Vetiver

InformationalShared notesViolet, Vetiver and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer77

Fall77

Winter27

Day100

Night53

Spring80

Summer71

Fall91

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerSouth Pacific Sandalwood Perfume OilMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex56

Women22

Men13

Unisex64

Women23

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,627

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#12,642

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews31

Category winnerSouth Pacific Sandalwood Perfume OilHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lakeside by Alfred Ritchy is a Woody Aquatic fragrance for women and men. Lakeside was launched in 2022. Top notes are Blackberry, Pineapple and Bergamot; middle notes are Rose, Saffron, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet; base notes are Vetiver, Sandalwood and Musk.

Reviews →

A soft sandalwood oil with a powdery violet veil and an earthy vetiver base. On skin it often reads smooth, lightly sweet and quietly woody, with several wearers noticing an airy marine or driftwood effect that keeps it from feeling heavy. This suits someone who wants sandalwood in a gentler, skin-close style. It is e…

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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, Lakeside or South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil?

Lakeside takes 4 of 7 categories. Lakeside is rated 4.08/5 from 62 votes; South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil is rated 3.65/5 from 133 votes. Choose Lakeside for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lakeside or South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil?

Lakeside lasts longest (Lakeside 67/100, South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lakeside or South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil?

Lakeside projects furthest (Lakeside 58/100, South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lakeside and South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Violet, Vetiver and Sandalwood.

Is Lakeside or South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lakeside is the stronger pick. For winter, South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil is the stronger pick. Lakeside suits daytime wear; South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lakeside and South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil?

Lakeside has top notes of Blackberry, Pineapple and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Saffron, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood and Musk. South Pacific Sandalwood Perfume Oil has top notes of Sandalwood, heart notes of Violet, a base of Vetiver.