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Magnolia vs Seaside Surf

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

Updated 39 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Seaside Surf takes 1 of 1 categories.

  • Magnolia

    Choose it for a floral and citrus character.

  • Seaside Surf

    Choose it for a citrus and marine character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Magnolia0/1
Seaside Surf1/1
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Not scored
Sillage & projection
Not scored
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
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Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Seaside Surf

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
MagnoliaOdore Mio
Seaside SurfVictoria's Secret
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
3.95/ 5 · 39 votes
Have 52%Had 9%Want 39%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

38%Love
28%Like
26%Ok
5%Dislike
3%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ LongevityN/A
〰 SillageN/A
♥ Love / hateN/A
⏱ Longevity51
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate74
Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value76
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
citrus83%
woody65%
fresh48%
fresh spicy30%
citrus100%
marine88%
salty77%
aromatic65%
floral53%
fresh42%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, floral and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Notes
Sea NotesCitrusesYuzuSaltFlowers

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesFlowers 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

No season votes yet

Spring30
Summer100
Fall4
Winter9
Day100
Night4
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0
Unisex33
Women67
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,366

PerfumerAlex Green

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,781

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerSeaside SurfHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Magnolia by Odore Mio offers a floral experience centered on the deep purple magnolia blossom. This 2018 release creates a springtime mood, layering exotic tropical flowers over a woody base. It presents as an easygoing, modern floral that works well for those looking for a clear, accessible scent during the daytime i…

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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.

Do Magnolia and Seaside Surf smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Flowers and Citruses.

Is Magnolia or Seaside Surf better for summer or winter?

Seaside Surf suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magnolia and Seaside Surf?

Magnolia features Magnolia, Flowers, Precious Woods and Citruses. Seaside Surf features Sea Notes, Citruses, Yuzu, Salt and Flowers.

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