Fragrance comparison

Sex on the Beach vs Madiha

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 144 ratings analysed

3 wins

Sex on the Beach

Demeter Fragrance

3.42142 votes

Rank #20,443 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Madiha

Casa Invidia

4.502 votes

Rank #52,823 FruitySweet

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 fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Madiha
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sex on the Beach3/5

Madiha2/5

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

MadihaCasa Invidia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.42/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 24%Had 0%Want 76%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity41

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityMadiha

SillageSex on the Beach

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value13

Category winnerSex on the BeachBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet83%

vodka65%

fresh48%

ozonic30%

fruity100%

sweet86%

tropical72%

vanilla58%

coconut44%

fresh30%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VodkaRaspberryPineappleMelonCranberry

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-30 mins

RaspberryCoconutMelonHeliotrope

Heart2-4 hrs

PassionfruitPineappleMuskIris

Base5-7 hrs

VanillaCedar

Category winnerMadihaLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer100

Fall0

Winter5

Day100

Night31

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 36%Party 27%Date 22%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,443

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#52,823

PerfumerNot listed

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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Madiha by Casa Invidia smells like an ice-cold tropical fruit punch enjoyed under the shade of palm trees. The scent opens with tart raspberry, ripe melon, and creamy coconut flesh, creating an instant burst of refreshing sweetness. As it settles, tangy passionfruit and pineapple mingle with soft iris and clean musk, …

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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 Madiha?

Sex on the Beach takes 3 of 5 categories. Sex on the Beach is rated 3.42/5 from 142 votes; Madiha is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Sex on the Beach for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Madiha for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sex on the Beach or Madiha?

Madiha lasts longest (Madiha 60/100, Sex on the Beach 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sex on the Beach or Madiha?

Sex on the Beach projects furthest (Sex on the Beach 55/100, Madiha 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sex on the Beach and Madiha smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and fresh accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Pineapple and Melon.

Is Sex on the Beach or Madiha better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Sex on the Beach and Madiha?

Sex on the Beach features Vodka, Raspberry, Pineapple, Melon and Cranberry. Madiha has top notes of Raspberry, Coconut, Melon and Heliotrope, heart notes of Passionfruit, Pineapple, Musk and Iris, a base of Vanilla and Cedar.