Fragrance comparison

Sex on The Beach vs Basileus Precious Treasure

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 89 ratings analysed

Sex on The Beach

Apple Parfums

3.7512 votes

Rank #55,559 Fresh SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Basileus Precious Treasure

Zaharoff

4.3577 votes

Rank #4,923 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Basileus Precious Treasure takes 4 of 5 categories.

Sex on The Beach
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Basileus Precious Treasure
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Sex on The Beach1/5

Basileus Precious Treasure4/5

Ratings & consensus: Basileus Precious Treasure
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Basileus Precious Treasure
Sillage & projection: Basileus Precious Treasure
Value for money: Sex on The Beach
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Basileus Precious Treasure

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sex on The BeachApple Parfums

Basileus Precious TreasureZaharoff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 19%Had 49%Want 32%

4.35/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 46%Had 2%Want 51%

Category winnerBasileus Precious TreasureRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

8%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

74%Love

14%Like

7%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityBasileus Precious Treasure

SillageBasileus Precious Treasure

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value58

Category winnerSex on The BeachBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

leather77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

powdery61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotRose

Heart

PepperLeatherJasmineFreesia

Base

SandalwoodOlibanumAmber

Top

TimurSichuan PepperPepperCardamom

Heart

Virginia CedarBushman CandleOlibanumFreesiaStar Jasmine

Base

EbonyMuskOrcanox™Tonka BeanSandalwoodOakmossVanilla

InformationalShared notesPepper, Freesia, Sandalwood and Olibanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer100

Fall43

Winter57

Day100

Night43

Spring96

Summer29

Fall100

Winter96

Day88

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men88

Unisex12

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,559

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,923

PerfumerClaude Dir

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerBasileus Precious TreasureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sex on The Beach by Apple Parfums pairs a bright bergamot and rose opening with a dark center of black pepper, textured leather, and jasmine. As the citrus subsides, sandalwood and smoky olibanum ground the sweet amber base. It fits autumn evenings, leather jacket outings, and cool spring nights when you want an edgy …

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Basileus Precious Treasure by Zaharoff offers a clean but assertive mix of spices and rare woods. Powered by Sichuan pepper in the opening and drying down to a Virginian cedar base, this scent sits comfortably in cool autumn weather. It is a solid choice for casual daytime wear when you want a noticeable presence with…

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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, Sex on The Beach or Basileus Precious Treasure?

Basileus Precious Treasure takes 4 of 5 categories. Sex on The Beach is rated 3.75/5 from 12 votes; Basileus Precious Treasure is rated 4.35/5 from 77 votes. Choose Sex on The Beach for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Basileus Precious Treasure for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sex on The Beach or Basileus Precious Treasure?

Basileus Precious Treasure lasts longest (Basileus Precious Treasure 82/100, Sex on The Beach 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sex on The Beach or Basileus Precious Treasure?

Basileus Precious Treasure projects furthest (Basileus Precious Treasure 70/100, Sex on The Beach 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sex on The Beach and Basileus Precious Treasure smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Pepper, Freesia, Sandalwood and Olibanum.

Is Sex on The Beach or Basileus Precious Treasure better for summer or winter?

Sex on The Beach suits daytime wear; Basileus Precious Treasure suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sex on The Beach and Basileus Precious Treasure?

Sex on The Beach has top notes of Bergamot and Rose, heart notes of Pepper, Leather, Jasmine and Freesia, a base of Sandalwood, Olibanum and Amber. Basileus Precious Treasure has top notes of Timur, Sichuan Pepper, Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Virginia Cedar, Bushman Candle, Olibanum and Freesia, a base of Ebony, Musk, Orcanox™ and Tonka Bean.