Fragrance comparison

Sex on the Beach vs Flirt Issimo

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 156 ratings analysed

Sex on the Beach

Demeter Fragrance

3.42142 votes

Rank #20,443 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Flirt Issimo

Luciano Soprani

3.5714 votes

Rank #58,225 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Sex on the Beach
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Flirt Issimo
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sex on the Beach2/4

Flirt Issimo2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sex on the BeachDemeter Fragrance

Flirt IssimoLuciano Soprani

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.42/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%

3.57/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 18%Had 4%Want 78%

Category winnerSex on the BeachRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

40%Like

6%Ok

33%Dislike

1%Hate

142 votes

21%Love

43%Like

7%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity41

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityFlirt Issimo

SillageFlirt Issimo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet83%

vodka65%

fresh48%

ozonic30%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

caramel77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VodkaRaspberryPineappleMelonCranberry

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Black CurrantBlackberryBergamotPineappleMelon

Heart

JasmineAfrican Orange FlowerRoseLilac

Base

CaramelPralineVetiverMuskIrisSandalwoodPatchouliVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesPineapple and Melon. Durations are only published for Sex on the Beach, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer100

Fall0

Winter5

Day100

Night31

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

Casual 45%Party 32%Date 16%Work 8%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,443

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#58,225

PerfumerBenoist Lapouza

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSex on the BeachHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Demeter Fragrance Sex on the Beach captures the boozy, slushy rush of a beachfront cocktail bar in high summer. It opens with an energetic hit of chilled vodka, bright cranberry, and sour pineapple juice. The sweetness hits hard at first. Within ten minutes, the boozy punch softens into a playful heart of juicy melon …

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Flirt Issimo by Luciano Soprani captures a sharp, fruity energy that settles into a cozy, caramel-infused gourmand base. Launched in 2006, this fragrance relies on a medley of black currant, blackberry, and pineapple notes to lead, followed by a warm, praline-rich dry-down. It functions best during casual spring days …

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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 Flirt Issimo?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Sex on the Beach is rated 3.42/5 from 142 votes; Flirt Issimo is rated 3.57/5 from 14 votes. Choose Sex on the Beach for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Flirt Issimo for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sex on the Beach or Flirt Issimo?

Flirt Issimo lasts longest (Flirt Issimo 80/100, Sex on the Beach 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sex on the Beach or Flirt Issimo?

Flirt Issimo projects furthest (Flirt Issimo 75/100, Sex on the Beach 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sex on the Beach and Flirt Issimo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Pineapple and Melon.

Is Sex on the Beach or Flirt Issimo better for summer or winter?

Sex on the Beach suits daytime wear; Flirt Issimo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sex on the Beach and Flirt Issimo?

Sex on the Beach features Vodka, Raspberry, Pineapple, Melon and Cranberry. Flirt Issimo has top notes of Black Currant, Blackberry, Bergamot and Pineapple, heart notes of Jasmine, African Orange Flower, Rose and Lilac, a base of Caramel, Praline, Vetiver and Musk.