Fragrance comparison

Mitali vs Pacific Dreams

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

2 wins

Mitali

Diane Castel

4.336 votes

Rank #48,484 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Pacific Dreams

Beautycounter

4.002 votes

Rank #61,163 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mitali takes 2 of 4 categories.

Mitali
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pacific Dreams
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mitali2/4

Pacific Dreams0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MitaliDiane Castel

Pacific DreamsBeautycounter

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 63%Had 11%Want 26%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 31%Had 0%Want 69%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMitaliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet91%

rose83%

white floral74%

musky65%

fresh spicy56%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

white floral84%

woody77%

lavender69%

marine61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotPink PepperGinger

Heart2 to 4 hours

RoseOrange BlossomCedarwood

Base4 to 7 hours

Gourmand AccordMuskPatchouliVetiver

Top

BergamotLavenderLemon

Heart

JasmineOrange BlossomSea water

Base

CedarwoodVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange Blossom, Cedarwood and Musk. Durations are only published for Mitali, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall20

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,484

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,163

PerfumerClément Marx

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMitaliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mitali by Diane Castel opens with a bright burst of bergamot, sharpened by fresh ginger and pink pepper. As the initial citrus sparkle softens, sweet orange blossom and classic rose bloom alongside dry cedarwood. The base develops into a cozy foundation where a sweet gourmand accord meets clean musk, earthy patchouli,…

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Pacific Dreams opens with an energetic burst of lemon and bergamot, softened almost immediately by a gentle lavender. As the sharp citrus settles, salty sea water and clean orange blossom take over the heart, giving the composition a light oceanic breeze quality. Grounded by dry cedarwood, vetiver, and sheer musk, it …

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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, Mitali or Pacific Dreams?

Mitali takes 2 of 4 categories. Mitali is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes; Pacific Dreams is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Mitali for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pacific Dreams for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mitali or Pacific Dreams?

They last about the same: Mitali 60/100, Pacific Dreams 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Mitali or Pacific Dreams?

Projection is very close: Mitali 50/100, Pacific Dreams 50/100 for sillage.

Do Mitali and Pacific Dreams smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Cedarwood and Musk.

Is Mitali or Pacific Dreams better for summer or winter?

Mitali suits daytime wear; Pacific Dreams suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mitali and Pacific Dreams?

Mitali has top notes of Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Ginger, heart notes of Rose, Orange Blossom and Cedarwood, a base of Gourmand Accord, Musk, Patchouli and Vetiver. Pacific Dreams has top notes of Bergamot, Lavender and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Sea water, a base of Cedarwood, Vetiver and Musk.