Fragrance comparison

Sea side vs Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 501 ratings analysed

Sea side

House of Fragrances

4.001 votes

Rank #59,395 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille

Roger & Gallet

4.12500 votes

Rank #5,959 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Sea side
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Sea side2/4

Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sea side
Sillage & projection: Sea side
Value for money: Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sea sideHouse of Fragrances

Jean Marie Farina Extra VieilleRoger & Gallet

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.12/ 5 · 500 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

36%Love

51%Like

4%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

490 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity42

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevitySea side

SillageSea side

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value65

Category winnerJean Marie Farina Extra VieilleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

fresh69%

musky61%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

woody48%

warm spicy30%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PeppermintBergamotOrangeLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

Green TeaFennelJasmine

Base5-7 hrs

MuskWhite AmberClove

Top

Amalfi LemonBergamotOrangeMandarin Orange

Heart

PetitgrainRosemaryNeroliCarnationRose

Base

CloveMyrtleCedarVetiverMuskWhite AmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange, Musk and White Amber. Durations are only published for Sea side, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night22

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 45%Work 33%Date 12%Party 10%

Men28

Unisex66

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,395

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,959

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews57

Category winnerJean Marie Farina Extra VieilleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sea side by House of Fragrances is a bright, refreshing citrus aromatic fragrance that feels like an icy splash of water on a scorching afternoon. The opening erupts with tart lemon, sunny orange, and bergamot, rapidly sharpened by a brisk punch of garden peppermint. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus edge soften…

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Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille is a brisk old-school eau de cologne built around bright lemon, bergamot, orange and green neroli facets. It smells clean, tangy and lightly herbal, with a touch of spice and soft woods underneath. It suits hot weather, post-shower wear and anyone who enjoys classic citrus refreshers mo…

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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, Sea side or Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Sea side is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille is rated 4.12/5 from 500 votes. Choose Sea side for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Sea side or Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille?

Sea side lasts longest (Sea side 60/100, Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sea side or Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille?

Sea side projects furthest (Sea side 75/100, Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sea side and Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange, Musk and White Amber.

Is Sea side or Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille better for summer or winter?

Sea side suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sea side and Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille?

Sea side has top notes of Peppermint, Bergamot, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Green Tea, Fennel and Jasmine, a base of Musk, White Amber and Clove. Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Petitgrain, Rosemary, Neroli and Carnation, a base of Clove, Myrtle, Cedar and Vetiver.