Lime Sands vs Zircon
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
60%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Zircon takes 8 of 8 categories.
Lime SandsChoose it for a citrus and salty character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
ZirconChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Lime Sands0/8
Zircon8/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Zircon
- Community sentiment
- Zircon
- Longevity
- Zircon
- Sillage & projection
- Zircon
- Value for money
- Zircon
- Versatility
- Zircon
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Zircon
- Fragranxe ranking
- Zircon
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Lime SandsSkylarZirconPrisma ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.42/ 5 · 175 votes
Have 47%Had 13%Want 40%
4.24/ 5 · 45 votes
Have 48%Had 6%Want 46%
Category winnerZirconRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate22%Love
25%Like
29%Ok
22%Dislike
3%Hate
175 votes
58%Love
29%Like
2%Ok
2%Dislike
9%Hate
45 votes
Category winnerZirconMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityZircon
SillageZircon
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerZirconBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
salty92%
marine84%
white floral77%
woody69%
sweet61%
woody100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
marine77%
fresh spicy69%
salty61%
Scent match60%Closely related · both citrus, woody and marine
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
LimeSea SaltVerbena
Heart1-2 hrs
Coconut WaterLily-of-the-ValleyOrange Blossom
Base3-4 hrs
DriftwoodMuskVanilla
Top45 to 90 minutes
LimeBlood OrangeJuniper BerriesSea SaltCoconutHeliotrope
Heart2 to 4 hours
JasmineOsmanthusSugar CaneNutmegAlmond
Base5 to 8 hours
DriftwoodAmbergrisVanillaTonkaRum
Category winnerZirconLongest dry-down: 5 to 8 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter9
Day100
Night13
Spring77
Summer100
Fall30
Winter20
Day100
Night46
Category winnerZirconMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#15,433
PerfumerDoug Falcone
Launched—
Reviews49
Overall rank#14,324
PerfumerIsaac Hilton
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerZirconHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLime Sands by Skylar delivers an instant splash of tart green lime, bright verbena, and coarse sea salt that smells like sitting oceanfront with a chilled cocktail. As the sharp citrus settles, smooth coconut water and subtle orange blossom soften the edges, keeping the scent breezy rather than sugary. The base dries …
Reviews →Zircon by Prisma Parfums is a bright, woody citrus fragrance that combines brisk ocean air with sweet, sunlit fruit. The scent opens with a sharp burst of lime and blood orange alongside cool juniper berries and crisp sea salt. As the citrus sparkle settles, creamy coconut and heliotrope meet a sweet heart of sugar ca…
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, Lime Sands or Zircon?
Zircon takes 8 of 8 categories. Lime Sands is rated 3.42/5 from 175 votes; Zircon is rated 4.24/5 from 45 votes. Choose Lime Sands for a citrus and salty character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zircon for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Lime Sands or Zircon?
Zircon lasts longest (Zircon 76/100, Lime Sands 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Lime Sands or Zircon?
Zircon projects furthest (Zircon 58/100, Lime Sands 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Lime Sands and Zircon smell similar?
Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and marine accords. Common notes include Lime, Sea Salt, Driftwood and Vanilla.
Is Lime Sands or Zircon better for summer or winter?
For summer, Zircon is the stronger pick. For winter, Zircon is the stronger pick. Lime Sands suits daytime wear; Zircon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Lime Sands and Zircon?
Lime Sands has top notes of Lime, Sea Salt and Verbena, heart notes of Coconut Water, Lily-of-the-Valley and Orange Blossom, a base of Driftwood, Musk and Vanilla. Zircon has top notes of Lime, Blood Orange, Juniper Berries and Sea Salt, heart notes of Jasmine, Osmanthus, Sugar Cane and Nutmeg, a base of Driftwood, Ambergris, Vanilla and Tonka.
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