Fragrance comparison

Pacific Mist vs Sunset

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 95 ratings analysed

Pacific Mist

Joterc

4.7010 votes

Rank #41,340 FloralSalty

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49%scent match

Some overlap

Sunset

Ciclo Cosméticos

3.9885 votes

Rank #16,533 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Pacific Mist
Choose it for a floral and salty character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sunset
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Pacific Mist2/5

Sunset2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pacific MistJoterc

SunsetCiclo Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.70/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 53%Had 2%Want 46%

3.98/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 44%Had 12%Want 43%

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

39%Love

36%Like

11%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

85 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate93

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityPacific Mist

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value86

Category winnerSunsetBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

salty92%

citrus84%

amber77%

woody69%

musky61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

woody77%

fruity69%

green61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both floral, citrus and woody

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotMandarin OrangeCassis

Heart2-3 hrs

Water LilyCoconut WaterJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

MuskVirginia CedarAmber

InformationalShared notesWater Lily, Amber, Jasmine and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Sunset, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer92

Fall17

Winter17

Day100

Night25

Spring65

Summer100

Fall20

Winter11

Day100

Night11

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex36

Women14

Men5

Unisex46

Women49

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,340

PerfumerDaniel Josier

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,533

PerfumerEdison Fujita

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerSunsetHigher 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.

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Sunset by Ciclo Cosméticos delivers a bright splash of juicy mandarin orange and sparkling bergamot that instantly cuts through oppressive summer humidity. A tart edge of cassis adds crispness before watery coconut water and delicate water lily soften the heart into an airy coastal breeze. The base anchors with clean …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Pacific Mist or Sunset?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Pacific Mist is rated 4.70/5 from 10 votes; Sunset is rated 3.98/5 from 85 votes. Choose Pacific Mist for a floral and salty character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sunset for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pacific Mist or Sunset?

Pacific Mist lasts longest (Pacific Mist 62/100, Sunset 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pacific Mist or Sunset?

Projection is very close: Pacific Mist 52/100, Sunset 52/100 for sillage.

Do Pacific Mist and Sunset smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Water Lily, Amber, Jasmine and Virginia Cedar.

Is Pacific Mist or Sunset better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Pacific Mist and Sunset?

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. Sunset has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Cassis, heart notes of Water Lily, Coconut Water and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Virginia Cedar and Amber.