Fragrance comparison

Neroli vs Pacific Blue

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 330 ratings analysed

Neroli

Just Jack

3.6473 votes

Rank #18,146 CitrusWhite Floral

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92%scent match

Very similar

6 wins

Pacific Blue

Maison Alhambra

3.99257 votes

Rank #6,478 CitrusWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pacific Blue takes 6 of 7 categories.

Neroli
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Pacific Blue
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer.

Neroli1/7

Pacific Blue6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NeroliJust Jack

Pacific BlueMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 64%Had 17%Want 19%

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

26%Love

36%Like

21%Ok

12%Dislike

5%Hate

73 votes

50%Love

24%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

166 votes

Category winnerPacific BlueMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityPacific Blue

SillagePacific Blue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value90

¤ Price value86

Category winnerNeroliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral83%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy48%

fresh30%

citrus100%

white floral83%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy48%

fresh30%

Scent match92%Very similar · both citrus, white floral and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NeroliSicilian LemonBergamotBitter OrangeTangerineLavenderRosemaryMyrtle

Heart

Orange BlossomJasminePitosporum

Base

AmbretteAmberAngelica

Top

LemonMandarinBergamotBitter OrangeRosemaryLavenderMyrtle

Heart

NeroliOrange BlossomJasmine

Base

AngelicaAmberAmbrette

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Sicilian Lemon, Bergamot and Bitter Orange. 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

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Spring74

Summer100

Fall17

Winter5

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPacific BlueMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men35

Unisex61

Women4

Men35

Unisex54

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,146

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#6,478

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews35

Category winnerPacific BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Just Jack Neroli delivers a punchy wave of citrus and fresh lavender that settles into a clean, soapy orange blossom. Ideal for hot summer mornings, it offers a budget-friendly route to a crisp, freshly showered feel.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Neroli or Pacific Blue?

Pacific Blue takes 6 of 7 categories. Neroli is rated 3.64/5 from 73 votes; Pacific Blue is rated 3.99/5 from 257 votes. Choose Neroli for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Pacific Blue for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Neroli or Pacific Blue?

They last about the same: Pacific Blue 60/100, Neroli 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Neroli or Pacific Blue?

Projection is very close: Pacific Blue 55/100, Neroli 54/100 for sillage.

Do Neroli and Pacific Blue smell similar?

Very similar: a 92% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Neroli, Sicilian Lemon, Bergamot and Bitter Orange.

Is Neroli or Pacific Blue better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pacific Blue is the stronger pick. For winter, Neroli is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Neroli and Pacific Blue?

Neroli has top notes of Neroli, Sicilian Lemon, Bergamot and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Pitosporum, a base of Ambrette, Amber and Angelica. 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.