Fragrance comparison

Mediterranean Coast vs Seaside Surf

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 59 ratings analysed

3 wins

Mediterranean Coast

Alexandria Fragrances

4.1020 votes

Rank #20,440 CitrusMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Seaside Surf

Victoria's Secret

3.9539 votes

Rank #15,781 CitrusMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mediterranean Coast takes 3 of 5 categories.

Mediterranean Coast
Choose it for a citrus and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Seaside Surf
Choose it for a citrus and marine character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Mediterranean Coast3/5

Seaside Surf2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mediterranean CoastAlexandria Fragrances

Seaside SurfVictoria's Secret

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 43%Had 14%Want 43%

3.95/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 52%Had 9%Want 39%

Category winnerMediterranean CoastRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

35%Like

20%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityMediterranean Coast

SillageMediterranean Coast

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value76

Category winnerSeaside SurfBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

marine92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

green69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

marine88%

salty77%

aromatic65%

floral53%

fresh42%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, marine and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CitrusesSea waterFruitsHerbal NotesSpicesFlowers

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Sea NotesCitrusesYuzuSaltFlowers

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCitruses and Flowers. 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

Summer100

Fall36

Winter14

Day100

Night36

Spring30

Summer100

Fall4

Winter9

Day100

Night4

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex50

Women13

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,440

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#15,781

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerSeaside SurfHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mediterranean Coast is a bright citrus-marine scent with salty sea air, fresh fruit, herbs and soft florals over a clean aromatic base. It usually reads breezy, casual and easy to wear, especially in warm weather. Reviews suggest a pleasant, inoffensive summer profile with solid longevity for this style, but opinions …

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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.

Which is better, Mediterranean Coast or Seaside Surf?

Mediterranean Coast takes 3 of 5 categories. Mediterranean Coast is rated 4.10/5 from 20 votes; Seaside Surf is rated 3.95/5 from 39 votes. Choose Mediterranean Coast for a citrus and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Seaside Surf for a citrus and marine character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.