Sea Storm vs Sierra
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Sea StormChoose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
SierraChoose it for a musky and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Sea Storm2/4
Sierra2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Sea Storm
- Sillage & projection
- Sea Storm
- Value for money
- Sierra
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Sierra
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Sea StormVibes FragrancesSierraAjmalWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 70%Had 0%Want 30%
3.64/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 13%Had 16%Want 71%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
50%Like
17%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
27%Love
36%Like
18%Ok
9%Dislike
9%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySea Storm
SillageSea Storm
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSierraBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothrose100%
citrus92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
powdery61%
musky100%
aromatic91%
fresh spicy83%
lavender74%
powdery65%
rose56%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, rose and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderNeroliLemonLime
Heart
Bulgarian RoseGeraniumJasmineCedar
Base
SandalwoodVanillaAmberMusk
Top
LemonOrangeLimeWild Berries
Heart
White MuskLavenderGeraniumRose
Base
CedarSandalwood
InformationalShared notesLavender, Lemon, Lime and Bulgarian Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer33
Fall67
Winter33
Day100
Night50
Spring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#54,353
PerfumerMohamed Mandouh
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#48,260
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerSierraHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMohamed Mandouh created Sea Storm in 2025 as a fresh, floral woody musk. It starts with sharp lime, lemon, and neroli, then shifts into a heart of geranium and cedar before finishing on warm vanilla and sandalwood. This clean scent fits daytime wear during warm spring and summer months.
Reviews →Ajmal Sierra is a clean, musky aromatic with a bright citrus start. Lemon, orange and lime come in first, then the scent turns softer and more “fresh laundry” with lavender, rose and a strong white musk feel. The dry-down stays smooth and woody with cedar and sandalwood. If you like fresh, musky scents that sit close …
Reviews →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 Storm or Sierra?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Sea Storm is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes; Sierra is rated 3.64/5 from 11 votes. Choose Sea Storm for a rose and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sierra for a musky and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Sea Storm or Sierra?
Sea Storm lasts longest (Sea Storm 70/100, Sierra 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Sea Storm or Sierra?
Sea Storm projects furthest (Sea Storm 63/100, Sierra 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Sea Storm and Sierra smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, rose and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Lemon, Lime and Bulgarian Rose.
Is Sea Storm or Sierra better for summer or winter?
Sea Storm suits daytime wear; Sierra suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Sea Storm and Sierra?
Sea Storm has top notes of Lavender, Neroli, Lemon and Lime, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Geranium, Jasmine and Cedar, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Amber and Musk. Sierra has top notes of Lemon, Orange, Lime and Wild Berries, heart notes of White Musk, Lavender, Geranium and Rose, a base of Cedar and Sandalwood.
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