Fragrance comparison

Herbae Clary Sage vs Pacific Blue

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 297 ratings analysed

Herbae Clary Sage

L'Occitane en Provence

4.0040 votes

Rank #19,025 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Pacific Blue

Maison Alhambra

3.99257 votes

Rank #5,843 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pacific Blue takes 5 of 7 categories.

Herbae Clary Sage
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pacific Blue
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer.

Herbae Clary Sage1/7

Pacific Blue5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Herbae Clary SageL'Occitane en Provence

Pacific BlueMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 58%

3.99/ 5 · 257 votes

Have 59%Had 7%Want 34%

Category winnerPacific BlueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

33%Like

10%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

40 votes

50%Love

24%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

166 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityPacific Blue

SillagePacific Blue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value86

Category winnerPacific BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

amber84%

musky77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

citrus100%

white floral83%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy48%

fresh30%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotThymeBitter Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

Clary SageGrassAngelica

Base4-6 hrs

CashmeranelemiAmber

Top

LemonMandarinBergamotBitter OrangeRosemaryLavenderMyrtle

Heart

NeroliOrange BlossomJasmine

Base

AngelicaAmberAmbrette

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Bitter Orange, Angelica and Amber. Durations are only published for Herbae Clary Sage, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer89

Fall39

Winter22

Day100

Night32

Spring74

Summer100

Fall17

Winter5

Day–

Night–

Category winnerHerbae Clary SageMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Casual 40%Work 35%Date 18%Party 8%

Men35

Unisex54

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,025

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#5,843

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews35

Category winnerPacific BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Herbae Clary Sage by L'Occitane en Provence captures the untamed freshness of a sunlit meadow in the South of France. The fragrance opens with a sharp, invigorating burst of bitter orange and crisp bergamot, immediately softened by aromatic thyme. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, the scent reveals an earthy hear…

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Pacific Blue by Maison Alhambra provides a crisp, citrus-forward experience for anyone seeking a daily clean scent. Notes of bergamot, lemon, and neroli define this unisex fragrance, offering a bright, soap-like character ideal for humid spring afternoons or summer mornings. It sits close to the skin with a gentle, re…

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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, Herbae Clary Sage or Pacific Blue?

Pacific Blue takes 5 of 7 categories. Herbae Clary Sage is rated 4.00/5 from 40 votes; Pacific Blue is rated 3.99/5 from 257 votes. Choose Herbae Clary Sage for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pacific Blue for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Herbae Clary Sage or Pacific Blue?

Pacific Blue lasts longest (Pacific Blue 60/100, Herbae Clary Sage 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Herbae Clary Sage or Pacific Blue?

Pacific Blue projects furthest (Pacific Blue 55/100, Herbae Clary Sage 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Herbae Clary Sage and Pacific Blue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Bitter Orange, Angelica and Amber.

Is Herbae Clary Sage or Pacific Blue better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pacific Blue is the stronger pick. For winter, Herbae Clary Sage is the stronger pick. Herbae Clary Sage suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Herbae Clary Sage and Pacific Blue?

Herbae Clary Sage has top notes of Bergamot, Thyme and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Clary Sage, Grass and Angelica, a base of Cashmeran, elemi and Amber. Pacific Blue has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin, Bergamot and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Neroli, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Angelica, Amber and Ambrette.