Fragrance comparison

Sea side vs Waters of Maluku

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

Sea side

House of Fragrances

4.001 votes

Rank #59,395 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Waters of Maluku

Project 1945

4.4236 votes

Rank #13,004 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Sea side
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Waters of Maluku
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Sea side2/5

Waters of Maluku2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sea side
Sillage & projection: Sea side
Value for money: Waters of Maluku
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Waters of Maluku

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sea sideHouse of Fragrances

Waters of MalukuProject 1945

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.42/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 43%Had 13%Want 44%

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

58%Love

25%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevitySea side

SillageSea side

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value78

Category winnerWaters of MalukuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

fresh69%

musky61%

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

floral84%

musky77%

powdery69%

fresh61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both citrus, musky and fresh

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitGreen TeaCarrot

Heart2-3 hrs

LotusCinnamonPeony

Base5-7 hrs

MuskCloveIncenseLabdanum

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night22

Spring40

Summer100

Fall43

Winter17

Day100

Night24

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men45

Unisex48

Women6

Casual 40%Work 32%Date 20%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,395

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,004

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerWaters of MalukuHigher 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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Waters of Maluku by Project 1945 flips traditional aquatic expectations upside down. Instead of dumping synthetic sea salt or harsh marine chemicals onto your skin, this Indonesian creation greets you with brisk pink grapefruit, earthy carrot seed, and brewed green tea. Within twenty minutes, the initial burst softens…

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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 Waters of Maluku?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Sea side is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Waters of Maluku is rated 4.42/5 from 36 votes. Choose Sea side for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose Waters of Maluku for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sea side or Waters of Maluku?

Sea side lasts longest (Sea side 60/100, Waters of Maluku 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sea side or Waters of Maluku?

Sea side projects furthest (Sea side 75/100, Waters of Maluku 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sea side and Waters of Maluku smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, musky and fresh accords. Common notes include Green Tea, Musk and Clove.

Is Sea side or Waters of Maluku better for summer or winter?

Sea side suits daytime wear; Waters of Maluku suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sea side and Waters of Maluku?

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. Waters of Maluku has top notes of Grapefruit, Green Tea and Carrot, heart notes of Lotus, Cinnamon and Peony, a base of Musk, Clove, Incense and Labdanum.