Fragrance comparison

Neroli vs Pacific Blue

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 365 ratings analysed

4 wins

Neroli

Laurent Mazzone Parfums

4.08108 votes

Rank #25,780 CitrusWhite Floral

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46%scent match

Some overlap

Pacific Blue

Maison Alhambra

3.99257 votes

Rank #6,487 CitrusWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Neroli takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Neroli4/7

Pacific Blue2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NeroliLaurent Mazzone Parfums

Pacific BlueMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 108 votes

Have 40%Had 13%Want 47%

3.99/ 5 · 257 votes

Have 59%Had 7%Want 34%

Category winnerNeroliRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

35%Like

14%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

108 votes

50%Love

24%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

166 votes

Category winnerNeroliMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityNeroli

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value86

Category winnerPacific BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

musky84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

white floral83%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy48%

fresh30%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AngelicaBlack CurrantLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

NeroliOrange BlossomLavender

Base6-8 hrs

PeachMuskSkin

Top

LemonMandarinBergamotBitter OrangeRosemaryLavenderMyrtle

Heart

NeroliOrange BlossomJasmine

Base

AngelicaAmberAmbrette

InformationalShared notesAngelica, Lemon, Neroli and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Neroli, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer100

Fall33

Winter19

Day100

Night31

Spring74

Summer100

Fall17

Winter5

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNeroliMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex57

Women30

Men35

Unisex54

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,780

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#6,487

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews35

Category winnerPacific BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Neroli by Laurent Mazzone Parfums opens with a brisk, sunny flash of bright lemon and green herbal angelica, accented by a tart splash of black currant. Within minutes, the scent reveals its floral core of crisp neroli and honeyed orange blossom, rounded out by a clean touch of aromatic lavender. As it dries down, the…

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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?

Neroli takes 4 of 7 categories. Neroli is rated 4.08/5 from 108 votes; Pacific Blue is rated 3.99/5 from 257 votes. Choose Neroli for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Pacific Blue for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Neroli or Pacific Blue?

Neroli lasts longest (Neroli 69/100, Pacific Blue 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Neroli or Pacific Blue?

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

Do Neroli and Pacific Blue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Angelica, Lemon, Neroli and Orange Blossom.

Is Neroli or Pacific Blue better for summer or winter?

For summer, Neroli is the stronger pick. For winter, Neroli is the stronger pick. Neroli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Neroli and Pacific Blue?

Neroli has top notes of Angelica, Black Currant and Lemon, heart notes of Neroli, Orange Blossom and Lavender, a base of Peach, Musk and Skin. 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.