Fragrance comparison

Alpha vs Pacific Blue

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 41 ratings analysed

Alpha

Phillippe Renoir

4.002 votes

Rank #63,583 AromaticWoody

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72%scent match

Closely related

Pacific Blue

Sergio Tacchini

3.7239 votes

Rank #20,286 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Alpha
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Pacific Blue
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Alpha2/4

Pacific Blue2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Alpha
Sillage & projection: Alpha
Value for money: Pacific Blue
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pacific Blue

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlphaPhillippe Renoir

Pacific BlueSergio Tacchini

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

3.72/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 69%Had 13%Want 18%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

27%Love

50%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

14%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityAlpha

SillageAlpha

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value79

Category winnerPacific BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

balsamic61%

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

patchouli70%

amber60%

lavender50%

Scent match72%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green MandarinBergamot

Heart

Mastic or LentisqueLavenderRosemaryCypress

Base

Mineral notesPatchouliAmberMusk

Top

Green MandarinSea NotesBergamot

Heart

RosemaryLavenderCypressLily of the Valley

Base

PatchouliAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesGreen Mandarin, Bergamot, Lavender and Rosemary. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring87

Summer100

Fall47

Winter20

Day100

Night43

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,583

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,286

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerPacific BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Phillippe Renoir Alpha opens with a bright burst of green mandarin and bergamot that quickly shifts into herbal lavender, cypress, and resinous mastic. The dry-down relies on cool mineral notes, patchouli, and amber to create a clean, grounded scent. It performs best on warm spring days and casual summer afternoons wh…

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Pacific Blue by Sergio Tacchini is an aromatic aquatic fragrance launched in 2021. It centers on a sharp green mandarin and sea note opening, settling into a sturdy heart of rosemary and lavender. This masculine scent works best for casual spring days, offering a crisp, clean profile for those seeking an affordable ev…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Alpha or Pacific Blue?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Alpha is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Pacific Blue is rated 3.72/5 from 39 votes. Choose Alpha for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Pacific Blue for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alpha or Pacific Blue?

Alpha lasts longest (Alpha 60/100, Pacific Blue 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alpha or Pacific Blue?

Alpha projects furthest (Alpha 50/100, Pacific Blue 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alpha and Pacific Blue smell similar?

Closely related: a 72% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Green Mandarin, Bergamot, Lavender and Rosemary.

Is Alpha or Pacific Blue better for summer or winter?

Alpha suits day or night wear; Pacific Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alpha and Pacific Blue?

Alpha has top notes of Green Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Mastic or Lentisque, Lavender, Rosemary and Cypress, a base of Mineral notes, Patchouli, Amber and Musk. Pacific Blue has top notes of Green Mandarin, Sea Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Rosemary, Lavender, Cypress and Lily of the Valley, a base of Patchouli, Amber and Musk.