Fragrance comparison

Sex on The Beach vs Jitterbug for Men

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 21 ratings analysed

Sex on The Beach

Apple Parfums

3.7512 votes

Rank #55,559 Fresh SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Jitterbug for Men

DSH Perfumes

4.229 votes

Rank #37,337 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jitterbug for Men takes 4 of 4 categories.

Sex on The Beach
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Jitterbug for Men
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Sex on The Beach0/4

Jitterbug for Men4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Jitterbug for Men
Sillage & projection: Jitterbug for Men
Value for money: Jitterbug for Men
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jitterbug for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sex on The BeachApple Parfums

Jitterbug for MenDSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 19%Had 49%Want 32%

4.22/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 19%Had 11%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

44%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity95

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityJitterbug for Men

SillageJitterbug for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value100

Category winnerJitterbug for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

leather77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

amber100%

warm spicy91%

fresh spicy83%

woody74%

patchouli65%

musky56%

Scent match60%Closely related · both amber, fresh spicy and warm spicy

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

PepperBergamotAmalfi LemonBlackberry

Heart2-4 hrs

CloveBenzoinRoseJasmine

Base6-10 hrs

PatchouliOlibanumAmberMuskFrench labdanumVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rose, Pepper and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Jitterbug for Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer100

Fall43

Winter57

Day100

Night43

Spring25

Summer25

Fall50

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Date 37%Casual 29%Work 18%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,559

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,337

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerJitterbug for MenHigher 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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DSH Perfumes Jitterbug for Men delivers a dark, resinous warmth built around tart blackberry and sacred temple resins. The pepper hits immediately. Bergamot and lemon add a brief citrus flash before the brambly fruit sweetness takes over. Give it ten minutes. The heart thickens into spicy clove bud and sweet Egyptian …

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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 Jitterbug for Men?

Jitterbug for Men takes 4 of 4 categories. Sex on The Beach is rated 3.75/5 from 12 votes; Jitterbug for Men is rated 4.22/5 from 9 votes. Choose Sex on The Beach for a fresh spicy and amber character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Jitterbug for Men for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sex on The Beach or Jitterbug for Men?

Jitterbug for Men lasts longest (Jitterbug for Men 95/100, Sex on The Beach 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sex on The Beach or Jitterbug for Men?

Jitterbug for Men projects furthest (Jitterbug for Men 69/100, Sex on The Beach 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sex on The Beach and Jitterbug for Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Pepper and Jasmine.

Is Sex on The Beach or Jitterbug for Men better for summer or winter?

Sex on The Beach suits daytime wear; Jitterbug for Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sex on The Beach and Jitterbug for Men?

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. Jitterbug for Men has top notes of Pepper, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Blackberry, heart notes of Clove, Benzoin, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Olibanum, Amber and Musk.