GrapefruitOpens with
FreesiaHeart
VetiverDries down to
Émilie CoppermannThe nose · 82 fragrances · also made CH Insignia Men (2018)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
The Different Company · Sold as unisex
South Bay
The crisp tang of grapefruit as you step into an office filled with the subtle scent of freshly laundered linens, blending seamlessly with the earthy notes of a busy workspace.
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South BayPremium · $100–250
41%Similar accords, often for less10 10 AM in Sicilia · KenzoMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares grapefruit, freesia and vetiver8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
South Bay by The Different Company was launched in 2013 and is the creation of perfumer Émilie Coppermann. This woody aromatic fragrance for women and men opens with a vibrant burst of grapefruit and petitgrain, adding an invigorating freshness to the composition. As it settles, freesia and rose hip bring a floral touch that contrasts beautifully against the backdrop of woody notes like vetiver and sandalwood. The finish is warm and earthy, grounded by white suede, creating a scent that feels both modern and lasting.
Apply South Bay in light layers — its vibrant top notes are most noticeable initially but fade within an hour. The woody and earthy base notes will carry you through the day, making it ideal for daytime wear.
Fig. 01 — South Bay, The Different Company
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Émilie Coppermann
Harmony born of oppositesÉmilie Coppermann is a Paris-born perfumer raised by hippie parents and a grandmother devoted to Chanel, whose compositions are known for an elegant signature built on the harmony of opposites and counterintuitive ingredient choices.
“I'll be where I'm least expected.”
Émilie Coppermann · Copied from duplicate emilie-copperman profile
Designer The Different Company
More from the house · founded 2000 · France
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Matched by accords and notes. Sample first, then decide.
The originalSouth BayThe Different Company · Premium · $100–250Kenzo · 201110 10 AM in SiciliaShares Grapefruit, Freesia and Vetiver$40–100★ 4.08 (386)48%Match
Lanvin · 2011Vetyver BlancShares Freesia, Vetiver and Sandalwood$40–100★ 3.97 (37)40%Match
Hugo Boss · 2019Boss Bottled Tonic On The Go SprayShares Grapefruit, Vetiver and Sandalwood$40–100★ 3.80 (15)
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Adds amber, oud and powdery; shares sandalwood.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 24%, disliked or hated by 12%.