Pacific Aura vs Mink
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
26%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Pacific AuraChoose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
MinkChoose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Pacific Aura2/4
Mink2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Mink
- Sillage & projection
- Mink
- Value for money
- Pacific Aura
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Pacific Aura
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Pacific AuraRayhaanMinkINVERSO PROFUMIWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.21/ 5 · 848 votes
Have 95%Had 5%Want 0%
4.60/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 30%Had 7%Want 63%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate64%Love
26%Like
5%Ok
3%Dislike
2%Hate
648 votes
80%Love
0%Like
20%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMink
SillageMink
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPacific AuraBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
green86%
aromatic72%
fresh spicy58%
fruity44%
amber30%
amber100%
powdery92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
woody69%
floral61%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both aromatic and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
MintMandarinCitronBergamotBlack CurrantCoriander
Heart
BasilCarrotRose
Base
AmbroxanFigAmber
Top
CorianderBergamotCognacPear
Heart
CamelliaCarrotHoneyCloveRoseMint
Base
SandalwoodVanillaBenzoinIncenseAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesMint, Bergamot, Coriander and Carrot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter9
Day–
Night–
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#480
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews165
Overall rank#35,132
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerPacific AuraHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPacific Aura by Rayhaan is a fresh Aromatic Aquatic fragrance launched in 2025. This scent opens with a sharp, cooling blend of mint, citron, and bergamot, supported by a crisp black currant edge. It serves as a light, casual daily driver for men during the high heat of mid-summer, providing a clean, airy profile for …
Reviews →Mink by INVERSO PROFUMI is a unisex fragrance that balances gourmand sweetness with aromatic depth. It features a bright opening of cognac and pear, settling into a heart of honey and clove, before resting on a warm base of sandalwood and vanilla. It is a skin-focused, comforting scent ideal for everyday wear in coole…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Pacific Aura or Mink?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Pacific Aura is rated 4.21/5 from 848 votes; Mink is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Pacific Aura for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Mink for a amber and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Pacific Aura or Mink?
Mink lasts longest (Mink 80/100, Pacific Aura 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Pacific Aura or Mink?
Mink projects furthest (Mink 75/100, Pacific Aura 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Pacific Aura and Mink smell similar?
Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Mint, Bergamot, Coriander and Carrot.
Is Pacific Aura or Mink better for summer or winter?
Mink suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Pacific Aura and Mink?
Pacific Aura has top notes of Mint, Mandarin, Citron and Bergamot, heart notes of Basil, Carrot and Rose, a base of Ambroxan, Fig and Amber. Mink has top notes of Coriander, Bergamot, Cognac and Pear, heart notes of Camellia, Carrot, Honey and Clove, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Benzoin and Incense.
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