Fragrance comparison

Pacific vs Graphite Blue by Realities

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 305 ratings analysed

5 wins

Pacific

Rayhaan

3.93263 votes

Rank #3,894 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Graphite Blue by Realities

Liz Claiborne

4.0742 votes

Rank #16,981 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pacific takes 5 of 7 categories.

Pacific
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Graphite Blue by Realities
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Pacific5/7

Graphite Blue by Realities2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PacificRayhaan

Graphite Blue by RealitiesLiz Claiborne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 263 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.07/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 49%Had 21%Want 30%

Category winnerPacificRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

36%Like

12%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

233 votes

26%Love

62%Like

5%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerGraphite Blue by RealitiesMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityPacific

SillagePacific

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value69

Category winnerPacificBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

lavender65%

amber53%

warm spicy42%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

earthy77%

lavender69%

powdery61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both aromatic, lavender and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBergamotTangerineCardamom

Heart

LavenderCypress

Base

Amber

Top

Blue LavenderSaffronTangerine

Heart

CypressClary SageCardamom

Base

OakmossSandalwoodCedarMuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Cardamom and Cypress. 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

Winter10

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer93

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night55

Category winnerGraphite Blue by RealitiesMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex12

Women4

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,894

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews43

Overall rank#16,981

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerPacificHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pacific by Rayhaan is a fresh, citrus-forward fragrance designed for men seeking an everyday scent. Launched in 2022, it combines bright lemon, bergamot, and tangerine with aromatic lavender and cypress, supported by a warm amber base. This profile creates a clean, approachable aura ideal for casual wear in warmer spr…

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Graphite Blue by Realities opens with a sharp burst of blue lavender and tangerine before settling into dry cypress and cedarwood. Warm saffron and cardamom add a light spicy flicker over an earthy oakmoss base. It fits crisp spring mornings or casual office afternoons when you want a clean, woody aromatic profile tha…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Pacific or Graphite Blue by Realities?

Pacific takes 5 of 7 categories. Pacific is rated 3.93/5 from 263 votes; Graphite Blue by Realities is rated 4.07/5 from 42 votes. Choose Pacific for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Graphite Blue by Realities for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pacific or Graphite Blue by Realities?

They last about the same: Pacific 63/100, Graphite Blue by Realities 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Pacific or Graphite Blue by Realities?

Pacific projects furthest (Pacific 56/100, Graphite Blue by Realities 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pacific and Graphite Blue by Realities smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, lavender and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Cardamom and Cypress.

Is Pacific or Graphite Blue by Realities better for summer or winter?

For summer, Graphite Blue by Realities is the stronger pick. For winter, Graphite Blue by Realities is the stronger pick. Graphite Blue by Realities suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pacific and Graphite Blue by Realities?

Pacific has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Tangerine and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender and Cypress, a base of Amber. Graphite Blue by Realities has top notes of Blue Lavender, Saffron and Tangerine, heart notes of Cypress, Clary Sage and Cardamom, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Cedar and Musk.