Fragrance comparison

Pacific Mist vs RubyLips

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 354 ratings analysed

Pacific Mist

Joterc

4.7010 votes

Rank #41,340 FloralSalty

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

RubyLips

Salvador Dali · 2004

3.51344 votes

Rank #34,311 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

RubyLips takes 3 of 5 categories.

Pacific Mist
Choose it for a floral and salty character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
RubyLips
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Pacific Mist2/5

RubyLips3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pacific MistJoterc

RubyLipsSalvador Dali

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.70/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 53%Had 2%Want 46%

3.51/ 5 · 344 votes

Have 47%Had 53%Want 0%

Category winnerPacific MistRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

70%Love

30%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

14%Love

52%Like

4%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

344 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate93

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityPacific Mist

SillageRubyLips

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value67

Category winnerRubyLipsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

salty92%

citrus84%

amber77%

woody69%

musky61%

fruity100%

woody92%

floral84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both floral, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sea SaltWater LilyYuzu

Heart

AmberAppleJasmine

Base

Virginia CedarMuskPatchouli

Top

Red CurrantYuzuApple

Heart

RoseOrchidWater Lily

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodHoneyLemon Tree

InformationalShared notesWater Lily, Yuzu, Apple and Patchouli. 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

Summer92

Fall17

Winter17

Day100

Night25

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex36

Women14

Men3

Unisex8

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,340

PerfumerDaniel Josier

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,311

PerfumerDaphné Bugey

Launched2004

Reviews0

Category winnerRubyLipsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pacific Mist by Joterc delivers a brisk, marine breeze accented by sharp yuzu and watery lilies. Designed by Daniel Josier, this unisex blend settles into a clean cedar and patchouli base that suits warm summer mornings and casual office wear.

Reviews →

RubyLips by Salvador Dali delivers a bright, refreshing splash of tart red currant, crisp green apple, and zesty yuzu citrus right out of the nozzle. The opening feels crisp and mouthwatering, like an ice-cold glass of berry lemonade on a sunny morning. As the top notes settle, the scent shifts into a soft floral hear…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Mexx Ice Touch ManMexxRUNNER-UP vs

White NoiseRoadsWINNER

1 person compared this today

CreatorARgENTUMWINNER vs

Forget Me Not 勿忘我RECLASSIFIED RE调香室RUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

NabroAZYARUNNER-UP vs

Mila Schön (Original)Mila SchönWINNER

1 person compared this today

Saffron AmberIlluminumRUNNER-UP vs

Septieme Sens (7e Sens)Sonia RykielWINNER

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Pacific Mist or RubyLips?

RubyLips takes 3 of 5 categories. Pacific Mist is rated 4.70/5 from 10 votes; RubyLips is rated 3.51/5 from 344 votes. Choose Pacific Mist for a floral and salty character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose RubyLips for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Pacific Mist or RubyLips?

They last about the same: Pacific Mist 62/100, RubyLips 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Pacific Mist or RubyLips?

RubyLips projects furthest (RubyLips 58/100, Pacific Mist 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pacific Mist and RubyLips smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Water Lily, Yuzu, Apple and Patchouli.

Is Pacific Mist or RubyLips better for summer or winter?

Pacific Mist suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pacific Mist and RubyLips?

Pacific Mist has top notes of Sea Salt, Water Lily and Yuzu, heart notes of Amber, Apple and Jasmine, a base of Virginia Cedar, Musk and Patchouli. RubyLips has top notes of Red Currant, Yuzu and Apple, heart notes of Rose, Orchid and Water Lily, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Honey and Lemon Tree.