Fragrance comparison

Rêverie Balnéaire vs Island White Sand

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 30 ratings analysed

Rêverie Balnéaire

Alkemia Perfumes

3.8211 votes

Rank #44,335 MarineAromatic

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40%scent match

Some overlap

Island White Sand

Bath & Body Works

4.4219 votes

Rank #38,444 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Rêverie Balnéaire
Choose it for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Island White Sand
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Rêverie Balnéaire2/4

Island White Sand2/4

Ratings & consensus: Island White Sand
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rêverie Balnéaire
Sillage & projection: Rêverie Balnéaire
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Island White Sand

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rêverie BalnéaireAlkemia Perfumes

Island White SandBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 22%Had 6%Want 72%

4.42/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 48%Had 16%Want 37%

Category winnerIsland White SandRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

58%Love

32%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityRêverie Balnéaire

SillageRêverie Balnéaire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value82

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

marine100%

aromatic88%

aquatic77%

woody65%

musky53%

sand42%

woody100%

citrus90%

sand80%

marine70%

sweet60%

floral50%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both marine, woody and sand

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Sea NotesDriftwoodSeaweedSandMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Coconut WaterDriftwoodTangeloSandWhite Orchid

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesDriftwood and Sand. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,335

PerfumerSharra Lamoureaux

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#38,444

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIsland White SandHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rêverie Balnéaire by Alkemia Perfumes is a Aromatic Aquatic fragrance for women and men. Rêverie Balnéaire was launched in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is Sharra Lamoureaux.

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Island White Sand by Bath & Body Works presents a breezy aromatic aquatic profile for daily wear. This unisex fragrance highlights crisp coconut water and soft white orchid, grounded by a subtle driftwood base. It is a light, easy reach for warm summer days, offering a refreshing sensation that feels clean and unobtru…

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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, Rêverie Balnéaire or Island White Sand?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Rêverie Balnéaire is rated 3.82/5 from 11 votes; Island White Sand is rated 4.42/5 from 19 votes. Choose Rêverie Balnéaire for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Island White Sand for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rêverie Balnéaire or Island White Sand?

Rêverie Balnéaire lasts longest (Rêverie Balnéaire 60/100, Island White Sand 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rêverie Balnéaire or Island White Sand?

Rêverie Balnéaire projects furthest (Rêverie Balnéaire 67/100, Island White Sand 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rêverie Balnéaire and Island White Sand smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share marine, woody and sand accords. Common notes include Driftwood and Sand.

Is Rêverie Balnéaire or Island White Sand better for summer or winter?

Rêverie Balnéaire suits daytime wear; Island White Sand suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rêverie Balnéaire and Island White Sand?

Rêverie Balnéaire features Sea Notes, Driftwood, Seaweed, Sand and Musk. Island White Sand features Coconut Water, Driftwood, Tangelo, Sand and White Orchid.