Fragrance comparison

Sex on The Beach vs Capricho

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 459 ratings analysed

Sex on The Beach

Apple Parfums

3.7512 votes

Rank #55,559 Fresh SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Capricho

O Boticário

4.12447 votes

Rank #9,813 GreenFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Capricho takes 3 of 5 categories.

Sex on The Beach
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Capricho
Choose it for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Sex on The Beach1/5

Capricho3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sex on The BeachApple Parfums

CaprichoO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 19%Had 49%Want 32%

4.12/ 5 · 447 votes

Have 15%Had 81%Want 3%

Category winnerCaprichoRating 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

39%Love

45%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

447 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityCapricho

SillageSex on The Beach

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

leather77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

green100%

fresh spicy92%

floral84%

fruity77%

vanilla69%

aromatic61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotRose

Heart

PepperLeatherJasmineFreesia

Base

SandalwoodOlibanumAmber

Top

Red FruitsBergamotGreen NotesPepperMint

Heart

AlmondFreesiaTonka BeanCyclamenJasmine

Base

VanillaAmberMuskCedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pepper, Jasmine and Freesia. 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

Spring100

Summer87

Fall0

Winter27

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men1

Unisex8

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,559

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,813

PerfumerAdilson Rato

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerCaprichoHigher 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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Capricho by O Boticário is a bright, uplifting floral fruity perfume that captures the easygoing energy of sunny mornings. The scent opens with a crisp burst of tart red fruits, sparkling bergamot, crushed green leaves, and a cooling hint of fresh mint paired with mild pepper. As it settles on warm skin, sweet almond …

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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 Capricho?

Capricho takes 3 of 5 categories. Sex on The Beach is rated 3.75/5 from 12 votes; Capricho is rated 4.12/5 from 447 votes. Choose Sex on The Beach for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Capricho for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Sex on The Beach or Capricho?

Capricho lasts longest (Capricho 53/100, Sex on The Beach 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sex on The Beach or Capricho?

Sex on The Beach projects furthest (Sex on The Beach 58/100, Capricho 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sex on The Beach and Capricho smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pepper, Jasmine and Freesia.

Is Sex on The Beach or Capricho better for summer or winter?

Sex on The Beach suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sex on The Beach and Capricho?

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. Capricho has top notes of Red Fruits, Bergamot, Green Notes and Pepper, heart notes of Almond, Freesia, Tonka Bean and Cyclamen, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Musk and Cedar.