Fragrance comparison

Nocturnes (2023) vs Pacific Isles

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

Nocturnes (2023)

Caron

5.004 votes

Rank #31,571 AldehydicWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Pacific Isles

Swiss Arabian

3.333 votes

Rank #57,072 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pacific Isles takes 2 of 4 categories.

Nocturnes (2023)
Choose it for a aldehydic and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pacific Isles
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Nocturnes (2023)1/4

Pacific Isles2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pacific Isles
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Pacific Isles
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nocturnes (2023)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nocturnes (2023)Caron

Pacific IslesSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 15%Had 0%Want 85%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 36%Had 0%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityPacific Isles

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value100

Category winnerPacific IslesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aldehydic100%

white floral92%

rose84%

floral77%

fresh69%

green61%

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AldehydesEgyptian JasmineRoseHyacinthTuberoseVetiverSandalHoneyGuaiac Wood

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GalbanumHyacinthLemonBergamotIris FlowerTuberose

Heart

AldehydesClovesJasmineOrrisRoseSpicy NotesVioletYlang-Ylang

Base

VetiverAmberMuskOakmossPatchouliSandalwood

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Egyptian Jasmine, Rose and Hyacinth. Durations are only published for Nocturnes (2023), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night56

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Work 37%Date 29%Casual 25%Party 9%

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,571

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#57,072

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerNocturnes (2023)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nocturnes (2023) by Caron revives a heritage floral profile with modern clarity. The first spray releases a fizzy rush of aldehydes that smells like luxury French bath soap lathered in cold spring water. It feels pristine. Beneath that sparkling sheen lies a green hyacinth stem, creamy Egyptian jasmine, and velvety ro…

Reviews →

Pacific Isles by Swiss Arabian is an aromatic fougere that leans into clean, green freshness. Launched in 2019, it opens with a sharp burst of galbanum and lemon, settling into a floral-spiced heart of jasmine and violet. It performs best during casual daytime wear in warmer spring and summer weather, offering a crisp…

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, Nocturnes (2023) or Pacific Isles?

Pacific Isles takes 2 of 4 categories. Nocturnes (2023) is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes; Pacific Isles is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Nocturnes (2023) for a aldehydic and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pacific Isles for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Nocturnes (2023) or Pacific Isles?

Pacific Isles lasts longest (Pacific Isles 70/100, Nocturnes (2023) 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nocturnes (2023) or Pacific Isles?

Projection is very close: Nocturnes (2023) 63/100, Pacific Isles 63/100 for sillage.

Do Nocturnes (2023) and Pacific Isles smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Egyptian Jasmine, Rose and Hyacinth.

Is Nocturnes (2023) or Pacific Isles better for summer or winter?

Nocturnes (2023) suits daytime wear; Pacific Isles suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nocturnes (2023) and Pacific Isles?

Nocturnes (2023) features Aldehydes, Egyptian Jasmine, Rose, Hyacinth and Tuberose. Pacific Isles has top notes of Galbanum, Hyacinth, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Aldehydes, Cloves, Jasmine and Orris, a base of Vetiver, Amber, Musk and Oakmoss.