The smell in short
It smells mostly floral and sand. Magnolia at the top, mandarin orange in the middle and sand and solar notes at the base.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
By The Sea notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Memoire Archives By The Sea EDP
By The Sea EDP is made by Memoire Archives. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
When in the day to wear By The Sea
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
How long it lasts
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Dolce&Gabbana Dolce Garden lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like sand and solar notes are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €52, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Girl but less than Dolce&Gabbana Dolce Garden and Imaginary Authors Falling Into The Sea.
Memoire Archives perfumes worth knowing
This house has 5 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Garden Party, Wish You Were Here and Destination Uknown.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance.
By The Sea through the year
It is at its best in spring. It is less suited to winter. From best to least suited, the seasons are spring, summer, fall and winter.
By The Sea dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Dolce&Gabbana Dolce Garden (2 shared notes), Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Nettare Di Sole (2 shared notes), Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Girl (2 shared notes) and Imaginary Authors Falling Into The Sea (4 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Nettare Di Sole starts from €39.
Questions people ask
What kind of scent is By The Sea?
A scent built on floral and sand.
Is By The Sea unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.