Fragrance comparison

Dalilight vs Pacific Mist

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,122 ratings analysed

Dalilight

Salvador Dali · 2011

3.811,112 votes

Rank #10,175 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Pacific Mist

Joterc

4.7010 votes

Rank #41,340 FloralSalty

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pacific Mist takes 3 of 5 categories.

Dalilight
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Pacific Mist
Choose it for a floral and salty character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dalilight2/5

Pacific Mist3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DalilightSalvador Dali

Pacific MistJoterc

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 1,112 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

4.70/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 53%Had 2%Want 46%

Category winnerPacific MistRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

62%Like

8%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

1,112 votes

70%Love

30%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate93

Category winners

LongevityPacific Mist

SillagePacific Mist

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value63

Category winnerDalilightBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity92%

fresh84%

floral77%

aquatic69%

sweet61%

floral100%

salty92%

citrus84%

amber77%

woody69%

musky61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Amalfi LemonRed AppleMandarin Orange

Heart

Water LilyPeachJasmine

Base

MuskVirginia CedarAmber

Top

Sea SaltWater LilyYuzu

Heart

AmberAppleJasmine

Base

Virginia CedarMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesWater Lily, Jasmine, Musk and Virginia Cedar. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer92

Fall17

Winter17

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women86

Men50

Unisex36

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,175

PerfumerMichel Almairac, Sidonie Lancesseur

Launched2011

Reviews35

Overall rank#41,340

PerfumerDaniel Josier

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDalilightHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dalilight by Salvador Dali is a light, crisp fruity floral perfume that feels like sipping iced water with fresh lemon slices on a warm sunny day. The fragrance opens with a zesty burst of tart Amalfi lemon, sweet mandarin orange, and crisp red apple, delivering an immediate splash of clean, sunny energy. Within minut…

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Pacific Mist by Joterc delivers a brisk, marine breeze accented by sharp yuzu and watery lilies. Designed by Daniel Josier, this unisex blend settles into a clean cedar and patchouli base that suits warm summer mornings and casual office wear.

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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, Dalilight or Pacific Mist?

Pacific Mist takes 3 of 5 categories. Dalilight is rated 3.81/5 from 1,112 votes; Pacific Mist is rated 4.70/5 from 10 votes. Choose Dalilight for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Pacific Mist for a floral and salty character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dalilight or Pacific Mist?

Pacific Mist lasts longest (Pacific Mist 62/100, Dalilight 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dalilight or Pacific Mist?

Pacific Mist projects furthest (Pacific Mist 52/100, Dalilight 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dalilight and Pacific Mist smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Water Lily, Jasmine, Musk and Virginia Cedar.

Is Dalilight or Pacific Mist better for summer or winter?

Pacific Mist suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dalilight and Pacific Mist?

Dalilight has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Red Apple and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Water Lily, Peach and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Virginia Cedar and Amber. Pacific Mist has top notes of Sea Salt, Water Lily and Yuzu, heart notes of Amber, Apple and Jasmine, a base of Virginia Cedar, Musk and Patchouli.