Fragrance comparison

Bleu vs Pacifico

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 4 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bleu

Botanique

5.002 votes

Rank #44,721 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

70%scent match

Closely related

Pacifico

Merve Perfumes

4.002 votes

Rank #62,759 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bleu takes 4 of 4 categories.

Bleu
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.
Pacifico
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Bleu4/4

Pacifico0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BleuBotanique

PacificoMerve Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBleu

SillageBleu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value67

Category winnerBleuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

musky69%

powdery61%

Scent match70%Closely related · both woody, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonGrapefruitMandarin OrangeMintWater Notes

Heart

NutmegGingerPepperJasmine

Base

VetiverCedarSandalwoodAmberPatchouli

Top

Pink PepperGrapefruitLemonMint

Heart

JasmineNutmegGinger

Base

SandalwoodWhite MuskVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesLemon, Grapefruit, Mint and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men75

Unisex0

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,721

PerfumerArmando Alonzo

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,759

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBleuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bleu by Botanique kicks off with a sharp splash of lemon, tart grapefruit, and cool mint over watery accents. The opening feels clean and crisp, cutting through hot humid weather without smelling harsh or synthetic. As the initial citrus settles, prickly ginger and warm nutmeg add a subtle spice prickle to the middle …

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Pacifico opens with sharp grapefruit and crisp mint, spiked by pink pepper. The citrus feels bright and cool, cutting through humid summer heat during morning commutes or outdoor errands. As the top notes quiet down, nutmeg and ginger add a dry spice over cedarwood and clean white musk. It sits cleanly on skin for ca…

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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, Bleu or Pacifico?

Bleu takes 4 of 4 categories. Bleu is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Pacifico is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Bleu for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose Pacifico for a woody and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Bleu or Pacifico?

Bleu lasts longest (Bleu 80/100, Pacifico 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bleu or Pacifico?

Bleu projects furthest (Bleu 75/100, Pacifico 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bleu and Pacifico smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Grapefruit, Mint and Nutmeg.

Is Bleu or Pacifico better for summer or winter?

Bleu suits evening wear; Pacifico suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bleu and Pacifico?

Bleu has top notes of Lemon, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Mint, heart notes of Nutmeg, Ginger, Pepper and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Sandalwood and Amber. Pacifico has top notes of Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, Lemon and Mint, heart notes of Jasmine, Nutmeg and Ginger, a base of Sandalwood, White Musk, Vetiver and Cedar.