Fragrance comparison

Sex on The Beach vs Summer 1872

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 27 ratings analysed

Sex on The Beach

Apple Parfums

3.7512 votes

Rank #55,559 Fresh SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Summer 1872

Alexandria Fragrances

3.7315 votes

Rank #49,301 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Summer 1872 takes 3 of 5 categories.

Sex on The Beach
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Summer 1872
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sex on The Beach2/5

Summer 18723/5

Ratings & consensus: Sex on The Beach
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Summer 1872
Sillage & projection: Summer 1872
Value for money: Sex on The Beach
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Summer 1872

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sex on The BeachApple Parfums

Summer 1872Alexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 19%Had 49%Want 32%

3.73/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 33%Had 14%Want 53%

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

40%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevitySummer 1872

SillageSummer 1872

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%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

amber69%

floral61%

Scent match51%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

PetitgrainLavenderLimeGrapefruitPeachPineappleBergamotNutmeg

Heart

JasmineMarigoldFreesiaClary SageCyclamen

Base

MuskAmberFrench labdanumOlibanumPatchouliVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine, Freesia 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,559

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,301

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSummer 1872Higher 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 …

Reviews →

Summer 1872 opens bright and busy, with lime, grapefruit, bergamot and petitgrain pushed by a noticeable fresh spicy edge. Pineapple and peach soften the citrus, while lavender and green notes keep it crisp rather than sugary. As it settles, the scent turns more aromatic and woody, with musk, amber and cedar giving it…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Sex on The Beach or Summer 1872?

Summer 1872 takes 3 of 5 categories. Sex on The Beach is rated 3.75/5 from 12 votes; Summer 1872 is rated 3.73/5 from 15 votes. Choose Sex on The Beach for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Summer 1872 for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sex on The Beach or Summer 1872?

Summer 1872 lasts longest (Summer 1872 72/100, Sex on The Beach 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sex on The Beach or Summer 1872?

Summer 1872 projects furthest (Summer 1872 62/100, Sex on The Beach 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sex on The Beach and Summer 1872 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Freesia and Olibanum.

Is Sex on The Beach or Summer 1872 better for summer or winter?

Sex on The Beach suits daytime wear; Summer 1872 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sex on The Beach and Summer 1872?

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. Summer 1872 has top notes of Petitgrain, Lavender, Lime and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Marigold, Freesia and Clary Sage, a base of Musk, Amber, French labdanum and Olibanum.