Fragrance comparison

Pacific vs Saffron Bloom

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 267 ratings analysed

4 wins

Pacific

Rayhaan

3.93263 votes

Rank #3,894 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Saffron Bloom

Akbari

4.004 votes

Rank #53,066 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pacific takes 4 of 4 categories.

Pacific
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Saffron Bloom
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Pacific4/4

Saffron Bloom0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pacific
Sillage & projection: Pacific
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

Saffron BloomAkbari

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 263 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 38%Had 13%Want 50%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPacific

SillagePacific

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value25

Category winnerPacificBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

lavender65%

amber53%

warm spicy42%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

rose61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBergamotTangerineCardamom

Heart

LavenderCypress

Base

Amber

Top

RaspberryTangerineCardamomOrange

Heart

GeraniumPepperRoseCypress

Base

LabdanumVanillaSaffronMuskMoss

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–

Spring67

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex12

Women4

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,894

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews43

Overall rank#53,066

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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Saffron Bloom is a bright, spicy unisex scent that opens with juicy citrus and raspberry, then turns aromatic and rosy with a peppery edge. In the dry down, saffron and vanilla sit on labdanum, musk and a soft mossy base, giving it a warm, lightly sweet finish that still feels clean and daytime-friendly.

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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 Saffron Bloom?

Pacific takes 4 of 4 categories. Pacific is rated 3.93/5 from 263 votes; Saffron Bloom is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Pacific for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Saffron Bloom for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pacific or Saffron Bloom?

Pacific lasts longest (Pacific 63/100, Saffron Bloom 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pacific or Saffron Bloom?

Pacific projects furthest (Pacific 56/100, Saffron Bloom 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pacific and Saffron Bloom smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Cardamom and Cypress.

Is Pacific or Saffron Bloom better for summer or winter?

Saffron Bloom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pacific and Saffron Bloom?

Pacific has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Tangerine and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender and Cypress, a base of Amber. Saffron Bloom has top notes of Raspberry, Tangerine, Cardamom and Orange, heart notes of Geranium, Pepper, Rose and Cypress, a base of Labdanum, Vanilla, Saffron and Musk.