Fragrance comparison

Sex on the Beach vs The Princess of Venice

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 215 ratings analysed

Sex on the Beach

Demeter Fragrance

3.42142 votes

Rank #20,443 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

The Princess of Venice

Romea D'Ameor

3.6073 votes

Rank #18,500 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Princess of Venice takes 6 of 7 categories.

Sex on the Beach
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
The Princess of Venice
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sex on the Beach1/7

The Princess of Venice6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sex on the BeachDemeter Fragrance

The Princess of VeniceRomea D'Ameor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.42/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%

3.60/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 35%Had 22%Want 43%

Category winnerThe Princess of VeniceRating 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

18%Love

51%Like

5%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

73 votes

Category winnerThe Princess of VeniceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity41

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityThe Princess of Venice

SillageThe Princess of Venice

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSex on the BeachBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet83%

vodka65%

fresh48%

ozonic30%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

floral77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

Scent match45%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

Top

MelonBlack CurrantClovesBrazilian OrangePineappleGrapefruit

Heart

Egyptian JasmineChampacaOrange BlossomCassis

Base

RaspberryMuskIrisSandalwoodMastic or LentisqueAmber

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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall59

Winter12

Day100

Night14

Category winnerThe Princess of VeniceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,443

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#18,500

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerThe Princess of VeniceHigher 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 …

Reviews →

Pierre Bourdon formulated The Princess of Venice by Romea D'Ameor as a dense floral fruity composition centered on contrasts. The opening hits skin with juicy melon, tart black currant, and sharp cloves, creating a lively citrus and spice introduction. As the top notes settle, heavy Egyptian jasmine and orange blossom…

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 The Princess of Venice?

The Princess of Venice takes 6 of 7 categories. Sex on the Beach is rated 3.42/5 from 142 votes; The Princess of Venice is rated 3.60/5 from 73 votes. Choose Sex on the Beach for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose The Princess of Venice for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sex on the Beach or The Princess of Venice?

The Princess of Venice lasts longest (The Princess of Venice 70/100, Sex on the Beach 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sex on the Beach or The Princess of Venice?

The Princess of Venice projects furthest (The Princess of Venice 67/100, Sex on the Beach 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sex on the Beach and The Princess of Venice smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and fresh accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Pineapple and Melon.

Is Sex on the Beach or The Princess of Venice better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sex on the Beach is the stronger pick. For winter, The Princess of Venice is the stronger pick. Sex on the Beach suits daytime wear; The Princess of Venice suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sex on the Beach and The Princess of Venice?

Sex on the Beach features Vodka, Raspberry, Pineapple, Melon and Cranberry. The Princess of Venice has top notes of Melon, Black Currant, Cloves and Brazilian Orange, heart notes of Egyptian Jasmine, Champaca, Orange Blossom and Cassis, a base of Raspberry, Musk, Iris and Sandalwood.