Fragrance comparison

Legacy of Petra vs Sea side

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 1,149 ratings analysed

Legacy of Petra

Penhaligon's

3.901,148 votes

Rank #907 AmberSoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

7%scent match

Clearly different

Sea side

House of Fragrances

4.001 votes

Rank #59,395 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Legacy of Petra
Choose it for a amber and soft spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Sea side
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money.

Legacy of Petra2/4

Sea side2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Legacy of Petra
Sillage & projection: Sea side
Value for money: Sea side
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Legacy of Petra

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Legacy of PetraPenhaligon's

Sea sideHouse of Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 1,148 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

30%Like

12%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

972 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLegacy of Petra

SillageSea side

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value63

Category winnerSea sideBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

amber100%

soft spicy92%

warm spicy84%

balsamic77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

citrus100%

green92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

fresh69%

musky61%

Scent match7%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green TeaFennelBergamot

Heart

LicoriceMyrrhOlibanumRosemary

Base

BenzoinVanillaWoody Notes

Top15-30 mins

PeppermintBergamotOrangeLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

Green TeaFennelJasmine

Base5-7 hrs

MuskWhite AmberClove

InformationalShared notesGreen Tea, Fennel and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Sea side, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring31

Summer18

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night22

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex66

Women17

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 45%Work 33%Date 12%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#907

PerfumerNatalie Gracia-Cetto

Launched—

Reviews177

Overall rank#59,395

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLegacy of PetraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Legacy of Petra opens with a striking mix of green tea, fennel and bitter licorice, then settles into myrrh, incense and a warm vanilla resin base. It feels aromatic, spicy and slightly medicinal at first, before turning smoother and more comforting. This is a distinctive cold-weather scent for people who enjoy anise,…

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Sea side by House of Fragrances is a bright, refreshing citrus aromatic fragrance that feels like an icy splash of water on a scorching afternoon. The opening erupts with tart lemon, sunny orange, and bergamot, rapidly sharpened by a brisk punch of garden peppermint. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus edge soften…

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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, Legacy of Petra or Sea side?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Legacy of Petra is rated 3.90/5 from 1,148 votes; Sea side is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Legacy of Petra for a amber and soft spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Sea side for a citrus and green character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money.

Which lasts longer, Legacy of Petra or Sea side?

Legacy of Petra lasts longest (Legacy of Petra 76/100, Sea side 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Legacy of Petra or Sea side?

Sea side projects furthest (Sea side 75/100, Legacy of Petra 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Legacy of Petra and Sea side smell similar?

Clearly different: a 7% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Green Tea, Fennel and Bergamot.

Is Legacy of Petra or Sea side better for summer or winter?

Sea side suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Legacy of Petra and Sea side?

Legacy of Petra has top notes of Green Tea, Fennel and Bergamot, heart notes of Licorice, Myrrh, Olibanum and Rosemary, a base of Benzoin, Vanilla and Woody Notes. Sea side has top notes of Peppermint, Bergamot, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Green Tea, Fennel and Jasmine, a base of Musk, White Amber and Clove.