Fragrance comparison

Patrick vs Seaside Surf

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 319 ratings analysed

6 wins

Patrick

SpongeBob Squarepants

4.64280 votes

Rank #23,524 MarineAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Seaside Surf

Victoria's Secret

3.9539 votes

Rank #15,781 CitrusMarine

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patrick takes 6 of 7 categories.

Patrick
Choose it for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Seaside Surf
Choose it for a citrus and marine character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Patrick6/7

Seaside Surf1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PatrickSpongeBob Squarepants

Seaside SurfVictoria's Secret

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.64/ 5 · 280 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

3.95/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 52%Had 9%Want 39%

Category winnerPatrickRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

83%Love

8%Like

3%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

280 votes

38%Love

28%Like

26%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerPatrickMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage90

♥ Love / hate91

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityPatrick

SillagePatrick

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value76

Category winnerPatrickBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

marine100%

aromatic92%

aquatic84%

salty77%

green69%

floral61%

citrus100%

marine88%

salty77%

aromatic65%

floral53%

fresh42%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both marine, aromatic and salty

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SeagrassSea NotesAppleCitrusesFreesia

Heart

SaltMintWater LilyWatery CyclamenRose

Base

MossVetiverWhite MuskSandalwood

Notes

Sea NotesCitrusesYuzuSaltFlowers

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSea Notes, Citruses and Salt. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter90

Day–

Night–

Spring30

Summer100

Fall4

Winter9

Day100

Night4

Category winnerPatrickMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex47

Women6

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,524

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,781

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerSeaside SurfHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Patrick by SpongeBob Squarepants is a lively marine and aromatic eau de toilette that opens with a splash of crisp green apple, zesty citruses, and fresh seagrass. As the initial spray settles, the fragrance reveals a breezy heart of cool mint, sea salt, and soft water lily that smells clean and invigorating. The base…

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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, Patrick or Seaside Surf?

Patrick takes 6 of 7 categories. Patrick is rated 4.64/5 from 280 votes; Seaside Surf is rated 3.95/5 from 39 votes. Choose Patrick for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Seaside Surf for a citrus and marine character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Patrick or Seaside Surf?

Patrick lasts longest (Patrick 92/100, Seaside Surf 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patrick or Seaside Surf?

Patrick projects furthest (Patrick 90/100, Seaside Surf 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patrick and Seaside Surf smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share marine, aromatic and salty accords. Common notes include Sea Notes, Citruses and Salt.

Is Patrick or Seaside Surf better for summer or winter?

For summer, Seaside Surf is the stronger pick. For winter, Patrick is the stronger pick. Seaside Surf suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patrick and Seaside Surf?

Patrick has top notes of Seagrass, Sea Notes, Apple and Citruses, heart notes of Salt, Mint, Water Lily and Watery Cyclamen, a base of Moss, Vetiver, White Musk and Sandalwood. Seaside Surf features Sea Notes, Citruses, Yuzu, Salt and Flowers.