Fragrance comparison

Concept No 18 vs Pacific

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 337 ratings analysed

Concept No 18

Pal Zileri

3.8274 votes

Rank #17,279 Soft SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Pacific

Rayhaan

3.93263 votes

Rank #3,894 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pacific takes 4 of 7 categories.

Concept No 18
Choose it for a soft spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Pacific
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Concept No 183/7

Pacific4/7

Ratings & consensus: Pacific
Community sentiment: Pacific
Longevity: Concept No 18
Sillage & projection: Concept No 18
Value for money: Pacific
Versatility: Concept No 18
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pacific

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Concept No 18Pal Zileri

PacificRayhaan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 46%Had 32%Want 21%

3.93/ 5 · 263 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerPacificRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

74 votes

45%Love

36%Like

12%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

233 votes

Category winnerPacificMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityConcept No 18

SillageConcept No 18

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value84

Category winnerPacificBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

soft spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

anis69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

lavender65%

amber53%

warm spicy42%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

IvyBergamotTangerineGeraniumLemon

Heart

Star AnisePink PepperCardamom

Base

AmberSandalowoodVetiverPatchouliMusk

Top

LemonBergamotTangerineCardamom

Heart

LavenderCypress

Base

Amber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Tangerine, Lemon and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring74

Summer42

Fall100

Winter77

Day100

Night56

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter10

Day–

Night–

Category winnerConcept No 18Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Men84

Unisex12

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,279

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#3,894

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews43

Category winnerPacificHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Concept No 18 by Pal Zileri opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, tangerine, and bitter green ivy leaves. The initial citrus fade occurs almost immediately, giving way to a prominent heart of star anise, cardamom, and pink pepper. This pungent spice combination creates a dark, slightly medicinal aroma reminiscent of b…

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Pacific by Rayhaan is a fresh, citrus-forward fragrance designed for men seeking an everyday scent. Launched in 2022, it combines bright lemon, bergamot, and tangerine with aromatic lavender and cypress, supported by a warm amber base. This profile creates a clean, approachable aura ideal for casual wear in warmer spr…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Concept No 18 or Pacific?

Pacific takes 4 of 7 categories. Concept No 18 is rated 3.82/5 from 74 votes; Pacific is rated 3.93/5 from 263 votes. Choose Concept No 18 for a soft spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Pacific for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Concept No 18 or Pacific?

They last about the same: Concept No 18 65/100, Pacific 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Concept No 18 or Pacific?

Projection is very close: Concept No 18 57/100, Pacific 56/100 for sillage.

Do Concept No 18 and Pacific smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Tangerine, Lemon and Cardamom.

Is Concept No 18 or Pacific better for summer or winter?

For summer, Concept No 18 is the stronger pick. For winter, Concept No 18 is the stronger pick. Concept No 18 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Concept No 18 and Pacific?

Concept No 18 has top notes of Ivy, Bergamot, Tangerine and Geranium, heart notes of Star Anise, Pink Pepper and Cardamom, a base of Amber, Sandalowood, Vetiver and Patchouli. Pacific has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Tangerine and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender and Cypress, a base of Amber.