Fragrance comparison

Pamplemousse&Basilic vs Seahorse

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 39 ratings analysed

Pamplemousse&Basilic

L'Essence des Notes

4.2726 votes

Rank #19,477 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Seahorse

Seajewels

4.5413 votes

Rank #29,641 FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Seahorse takes 3 of 5 categories.

Pamplemousse&Basilic
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Seahorse
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Pamplemousse&Basilic2/5

Seahorse3/5

Ratings & consensus: Seahorse
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Seahorse
Sillage & projection: Pamplemousse&Basilic
Value for money: Seahorse
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pamplemousse&Basilic

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pamplemousse&BasilicL'Essence des Notes

SeahorseSeajewels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 39%Had 10%Want 51%

4.54/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 27%Had 12%Want 61%

Category winnerSeahorseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

35%Like

19%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

69%Love

23%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevitySeahorse

SillagePamplemousse&Basilic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value83

Category winnerSeahorseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

soft spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

white floral61%

floral100%

green92%

white floral84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, fruity and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitBlack CurrantBasil

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleySageCarrot

Base

MuskRoseJasmine

Top

Green NotesBlack CurrantTangerineGrapefruit

Heart

OrchidJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaRoseViolet

Base

MuskSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Black Currant, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer100

Fall16

Winter5

Day100

Night6

Spring38

Summer100

Fall13

Winter13

Day100

Night14

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex64

Women29

Men20

Unisex20

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,477

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#29,641

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerPamplemousse&BasilicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pamplemousse&Basilic by L'Essence des Notes strikes with a tart burst of crushed grapefruit and peppery basil right off the sprayer. The opening feels raw, green, and cold, cutting through humid summer heat with a sharp herbal kick. As the bitter citrus shell softens, quiet layers of carrot seed, sage, and clean musk …

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Seahorse by Seajewels captures a breezy, vacation-ready atmosphere with its vibrant floral and fruity profile. Opening with sharp grapefruit and tangy tangerine, it settles into a delicate heart of orchid and freesia. This light fragrance sits close to the skin, making it a natural companion for warm summer holidays o…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Pamplemousse&Basilic or Seahorse?

Seahorse takes 3 of 5 categories. Pamplemousse&Basilic is rated 4.27/5 from 26 votes; Seahorse is rated 4.54/5 from 13 votes. Choose Pamplemousse&Basilic for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Seahorse for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pamplemousse&Basilic or Seahorse?

Seahorse lasts longest (Seahorse 63/100, Pamplemousse&Basilic 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pamplemousse&Basilic or Seahorse?

Pamplemousse&Basilic projects furthest (Pamplemousse&Basilic 52/100, Seahorse 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pamplemousse&Basilic and Seahorse smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fruity and white floral accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Black Currant, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk.

Is Pamplemousse&Basilic or Seahorse better for summer or winter?

Pamplemousse&Basilic suits daytime wear; Seahorse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pamplemousse&Basilic and Seahorse?

Pamplemousse&Basilic has top notes of Grapefruit, Black Currant and Basil, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Sage and Carrot, a base of Musk, Rose and Jasmine. Seahorse has top notes of Green Notes, Black Currant, Tangerine and Grapefruit, heart notes of Orchid, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Freesia, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Amber.