Fragrance comparison

Sex on The Beach vs Empathy Parfum

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 29 ratings analysed

3 wins

Sex on The Beach

Apple Parfums

3.7512 votes

Rank #55,559 Fresh SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Empathy Parfum

Spirit Of Kings

3.3517 votes

Rank #49,236 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sex on The Beach takes 3 of 5 categories.

Sex on The Beach
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Empathy Parfum
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Sex on The Beach3/5

Empathy Parfum2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sex on The BeachApple Parfums

Empathy ParfumSpirit Of Kings

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 19%Had 49%Want 32%

3.35/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerSex on The BeachRating 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

41%Love

18%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

29%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityEmpathy Parfum

SillageSex on The Beach

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value54

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%

aromatic84%

amber77%

green69%

warm spicy61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotRose

Heart

PepperLeatherJasmineFreesia

Base

SandalwoodOlibanumAmber

Top15-30 mins

BasilGrapefruitPepper

Heart2-4 hrs

AkigalawoodLily of the ValleyFreesiaVetiver

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarAmberOlibanumPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPepper, Freesia, Olibanum and Amber. Durations are only published for Empathy Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer100

Fall43

Winter57

Day100

Night43

Spring82

Summer55

Fall82

Winter100

Day85

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex79

Women21

Work 34%Casual 29%Date 22%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,559

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,236

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerEmpathy ParfumHigher 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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Empathy Parfum by Spirit Of Kings delivers a sharp, clean punch of tart grapefruit, crushed green basil, and crackling black pepper right from the first spray. As the lively herbal fizz settles down, the core develops into a crisp, modern woody blend led by airy akigalawood, earthy vetiver, and subtle hints of freesia…

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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 Empathy Parfum?

Sex on The Beach takes 3 of 5 categories. Sex on The Beach is rated 3.75/5 from 12 votes; Empathy Parfum is rated 3.35/5 from 17 votes. Choose Sex on The Beach for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Empathy Parfum for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sex on The Beach or Empathy Parfum?

Empathy Parfum lasts longest (Empathy Parfum 57/100, Sex on The Beach 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sex on The Beach or Empathy Parfum?

Projection is very close: Sex on The Beach 58/100, Empathy Parfum 56/100 for sillage.

Do Sex on The Beach and Empathy Parfum smell similar?

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

Is Sex on The Beach or Empathy Parfum better for summer or winter?

Sex on The Beach suits daytime wear; Empathy Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sex on The Beach and Empathy Parfum?

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. Empathy Parfum has top notes of Basil, Grapefruit and Pepper, heart notes of Akigalawood, Lily of the Valley, Freesia and Vetiver, a base of Cedar, Amber, Olibanum and Patchouli.