Fragrance comparison

Sex on the Beach vs Paradise

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 143 ratings analysed

3 wins

Sex on the Beach

Demeter Fragrance

3.42142 votes

Rank #20,443 FruitySweet

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59%scent match

Closely related

Paradise

M. Asam

4.001 votes

Rank #60,652 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sex on the Beach takes 3 of 3 categories.

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

Sex on the Beach3/3

Paradise0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sex on the Beach
Sillage & projection: Sex on the Beach
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

ParadiseM. Asam

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.42/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity41

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySex on the Beach

SillageSex on the Beach

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%

sweet90%

fresh80%

aromatic70%

floral60%

woody50%

Scent match59%Closely related · 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

Notes

RaspberryCassisMelonPineappleExotic floral notesWoody Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Pineapple 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

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

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#60,652

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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Paradise by M. Asam captures a sunny, fruit-forward energy that leans heavily into sweet melon and sharp raspberry. It is a lighthearted choice for warmer months, aiming to provide a carefree, vacation-ready scent profile. With its focus on tropical and garden fruits, it behaves best when applied liberally on skin dur…

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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 Paradise?

Sex on the Beach takes 3 of 3 categories. Sex on the Beach is rated 3.42/5 from 142 votes; Paradise is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Sex on the Beach for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Paradise for a fruity and sweet character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sex on the Beach or Paradise?

Sex on the Beach lasts longest (Sex on the Beach 41/100, Paradise 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sex on the Beach or Paradise?

Sex on the Beach projects furthest (Sex on the Beach 55/100, Paradise 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sex on the Beach and Paradise smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and fresh accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Pineapple and Melon.

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

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

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

Sex on the Beach features Vodka, Raspberry, Pineapple, Melon and Cranberry. Paradise features Raspberry, Cassis, Melon, Pineapple and Exotic floral notes.