Fragrance comparison

Sea Breeze vs Swann

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 82 ratings analysed

Sea Breeze

Asgharali

3.001 votes

Rank #72,391 AmberGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Swann

Pacoma

4.0481 votes

Rank #17,929 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Sea Breeze
Choose it for a amber and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Swann
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sea Breeze2/4

Swann2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sea Breeze
Sillage & projection: Sea Breeze
Value for money: Swann
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Swann

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sea BreezeAsgharali

SwannPacoma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 5%Had 0%Want 95%

4.04/ 5 · 81 votes

Have 57%Had 15%Want 28%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

35%Love

47%Like

6%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

81 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevitySea Breeze

SillageSea Breeze

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value69

Category winnerSwannBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

green92%

marine84%

floral77%

aldehydic69%

woody61%

woody100%

amber92%

rose84%

floral77%

mossy69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both amber, woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green NotesAldehydesFruity Notes

Heart

Floral NotesSea Notes

Base

Woody NotesMuskAmberResins

Top

AldehydesJasmineGreen Notes

Heart

RoseFloral NotesPatchouliOriental notes

Base

OakmossResinsSandalwoodMuskPowdery Notes

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Aldehydes, Floral Notes 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

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer80

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night43

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,391

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,929

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerSwannHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sea Breeze reads as a polished floral aquatic with a green, slightly sparkling opening, a soft marine-floral heart, and an ambery musky base. The aldehydes give it a clean, lifted feel rather than a sugary one. It looks best suited to someone who wants a fresh feminine scent with a classic structure, not a salty beach…

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Launched in 1984, Pacoma Swann opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes and crisp green notes that instantly set a classic vintage mood. The heart shifts into a rich rose backed by soft jasmine and earthy patchouli. As it settles, dry oakmoss and warm resins dominate the base, wrapped in a light veil of musk and powdery …

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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, Sea Breeze or Swann?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Sea Breeze is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Swann is rated 4.04/5 from 81 votes. Choose Sea Breeze for a amber and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Swann for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sea Breeze or Swann?

Sea Breeze lasts longest (Sea Breeze 80/100, Swann 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sea Breeze or Swann?

Sea Breeze projects furthest (Sea Breeze 67/100, Swann 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sea Breeze and Swann smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Aldehydes, Floral Notes and Musk.

Is Sea Breeze or Swann better for summer or winter?

Sea Breeze suits day or night wear; Swann suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sea Breeze and Swann?

Sea Breeze has top notes of Green Notes, Aldehydes and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Floral Notes and Sea Notes, a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Amber and Resins. Swann has top notes of Aldehydes, Jasmine and Green Notes, heart notes of Rose, Floral Notes, Patchouli and Oriental notes, a base of Oakmoss, Resins, Sandalwood and Musk.