Fragrance comparison

Pacific vs Michalsky Style for Men

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 269 ratings analysed

Pacific

Rayhaan

3.93263 votes

Rank #3,894 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

Michalsky Style for Men

Michael Michalsky

4.176 votes

Rank #48,550 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Pacific
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Michalsky Style for Men
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Pacific2/4

Michalsky Style for Men2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PacificRayhaan

Michalsky Style for MenMichael Michalsky

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 263 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 45%Had 9%Want 45%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

17%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityMichalsky Style for Men

SillageMichalsky Style for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value75

Category winnerPacificBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

lavender65%

amber53%

warm spicy42%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBergamotTangerineCardamom

Heart

LavenderCypress

Base

Amber

Top

LemonBergamotNeroliCardamomMandarin OrangeApple

Heart

LavenderCypressPepperOrange Blossom

Base

AmberLabdanumCedarMuskPatchouliSandalwoodTobacco

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Cardamom and Lavender. 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

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex12

Women4

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,894

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews43

Overall rank#48,550

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Michalsky Style for Men is a fresh aromatic fougere with a bright citrus opening, a clean lavender and cypress heart, and a warmer woody base. Lemon, bergamot, mandarin and apple give it an easy first impression, while cardamom, pepper, amber, musk and tobacco add a more masculine designer edge. It suits someone who w…

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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 Michalsky Style for Men?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Pacific is rated 3.93/5 from 263 votes; Michalsky Style for Men is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes. Choose Pacific for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Michalsky Style for Men for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pacific or Michalsky Style for Men?

Michalsky Style for Men lasts longest (Michalsky Style for Men 70/100, Pacific 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pacific or Michalsky Style for Men?

Michalsky Style for Men projects furthest (Michalsky Style for Men 69/100, Pacific 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pacific and Michalsky Style for Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Cardamom and Lavender.

Is Pacific or Michalsky Style for Men better for summer or winter?

Michalsky Style for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pacific and Michalsky Style for Men?

Pacific has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Tangerine and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender and Cypress, a base of Amber. Michalsky Style for Men has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Neroli and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Cypress, Pepper and Orange Blossom, a base of Amber, Labdanum, Cedar and Musk.