Fragrance comparison

Italiano Nero vs Pacific

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 448 ratings analysed

5 wins

Italiano Nero

Armaf

4.15185 votes

Rank #3,734 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

72%scent match

Closely related

Pacific

Rayhaan

3.93263 votes

Rank #3,941 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Italiano Nero takes 5 of 7 categories.

Italiano Nero
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Pacific
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring.

Italiano Nero5/7

Pacific1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Italiano NeroArmaf

PacificRayhaan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 185 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.93/ 5 · 263 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerItaliano NeroRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

34%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

185 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

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityItaliano Nero

SillageItaliano Nero

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

amber65%

fresh spicy53%

patchouli42%

citrus100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

lavender65%

amber53%

warm spicy42%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemon

Heart

LavenderCypress

Base

AmberPatchouli

Top

LemonBergamotTangerineCardamom

Heart

LavenderCypress

Base

Amber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Lavender and Cypress. 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

Summer84

Fall0

Winter54

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter10

Day–

Night–

Category winnerItaliano NeroMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex15

Women5

Men84

Unisex12

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,734

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews52

Overall rank#3,941

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews43

Category winnerItaliano NeroHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Armaf Italiano Nero launches with an immediate burst of sugary lemon and bright bergamot. The citrus sparkles briefly before morphing into a heavy, creamy sweetness. Even though pineapple is not listed in the official pyramid, the combination of amber and sharp citrus creates a rich pineapple sherbet impression on the…

Reviews →

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…

Reviews →

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, Italiano Nero or Pacific?

Italiano Nero takes 5 of 7 categories. Italiano Nero is rated 4.15/5 from 185 votes; Pacific is rated 3.93/5 from 263 votes. Choose Italiano Nero for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Pacific for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Italiano Nero or Pacific?

They last about the same: Italiano Nero 64/100, Pacific 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Italiano Nero or Pacific?

Italiano Nero projects furthest (Italiano Nero 61/100, Pacific 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Italiano Nero and Pacific smell similar?

Closely related: a 72% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Lavender and Cypress.

Is Italiano Nero or Pacific better for summer or winter?

For summer, Italiano Nero is the stronger pick. For winter, Italiano Nero is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Italiano Nero and Pacific?

Italiano Nero has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender and Cypress, a base of Amber and Patchouli. Pacific has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Tangerine and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender and Cypress, a base of Amber.