Pamplemousse vs Sea Side
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.
PamplemousseChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Sea SideChoose it for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Pamplemousse3/6
Sea Side3/6
- Ratings & consensus
- Pamplemousse
- Community sentiment
- Pamplemousse
- Longevity
- Sea Side
- Sillage & projection
- Sea Side
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Sea Side
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Pamplemousse
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PamplemousseDSH PerfumesSea SideToni GardWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.85/ 5 · 40 votes
Have 37%Had 27%Want 37%
3.42/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 59%Had 21%Want 21%
Category winnerPamplemousseRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate13%Love
70%Like
8%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
40 votes
23%Love
35%Like
8%Ok
31%Dislike
4%Hate
26 votes
Category winnerPamplemousseMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySea Side
SillageSea Side
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fresh spicy83%
aromatic65%
green48%
woody30%
aromatic100%
marine92%
musky84%
citrus77%
herbal69%
soft spicy61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
GrapefruitBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart30 to 60 minutes
PomeloAmalfi LemonNeroli
Base1 to 2 hours
TeaSandalwood
Top
BergamotLemonPink PepperGrapefruitMandarin Orange
Heart
Sea NotesSageTeaLavender
Base
MuskSandalwoodAmber
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Tea. Durations are only published for Pamplemousse, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring90
Summer100
Fall20
Winter10
Day100
Night8
Spring87
Summer100
Fall27
Winter7
Day100
Night31
Category winnerSea SideMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#22,650
PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz
Launched—
Reviews11
Overall rank#22,993
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews29
Category winnerPamplemousseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPamplemousse by DSH Perfumes is a bright, direct citrus fragrance centered on sharp, realistic fruit rinds. The opening delivers a vivid burst of bitter grapefruit, tart bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange. As the initial sharpness settles, Amalfi lemon and pomelo add juicy acidity while neroli introduces a subtle flo…
Reviews →Sea Side by Toni Gard is an aromatic, fruity fragrance for men designed to mimic the carefree nature of a day by the ocean. It opens with a bright citrus blend, moving into heart notes of sea accords and aromatic sage. This scent creates a relaxed vibe perfect for casual daytime wear during the warm summer months.
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, Pamplemousse or Sea Side?
No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. Pamplemousse is rated 3.85/5 from 40 votes; Sea Side is rated 3.42/5 from 26 votes. Choose Pamplemousse for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Sea Side for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Pamplemousse or Sea Side?
Sea Side lasts longest (Sea Side 49/100, Pamplemousse 29/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Pamplemousse or Sea Side?
Sea Side projects furthest (Sea Side 61/100, Pamplemousse 30/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Pamplemousse and Sea Side smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Tea.
Is Pamplemousse or Sea Side better for summer or winter?
For summer, Pamplemousse is the stronger pick. For winter, Pamplemousse is the stronger pick. Pamplemousse suits daytime wear; Sea Side suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Pamplemousse and Sea Side?
Pamplemousse has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Pomelo, Amalfi Lemon and Neroli, a base of Tea and Sandalwood. Sea Side has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Pink Pepper and Grapefruit, heart notes of Sea Notes, Sage, Tea and Lavender, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Amber.
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