Pacific Blue
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2025 | Year | - |
| £ | Price Tier | £ |
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Pacific Blue
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Which Should You Buy?
Our Verdict - Pacific Blue
This budget-friendly freshie is a wildly divisive summer scent. It's either a zesty, clean, sun-kissed sensation or a straight-up blast of lemon floor cleaner. You'll either love its cheerful energy or bin it after one sniff.
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Our Verdict - Inspired by Neroli Portofino
Match Fragrances' interpretation of Tom Ford's Neroli Portofino (2011) - the Private Blend Italian Riviera neroli-citrus eau fraiche that defined Tom Ford's summer line, here translated into a Tunisian neroli opening over bergamot and Italian citrus with orange-flower and amber in the close. Honest dupe-fidelity for warm-weather wear at a fraction of the niche price.
Favourite
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 26% | 26% |
| Floral | 28% | 29% |
| Fruity | 4% | 4% |
| Green | 17% | 8% |
| Sweet | 17% | 21% |
| Warm | 10% | 10% |
| Woody | 2% | 2% |
| Earthy | 7% | 4% |
| Animalic | 10% | 14% |
| Fresh | 22% | 22% |
Mood
Mood
Energising
Calming
Character
Playful
Serious
Sentiment
Uplifting
Brooding
Pacific Blue
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Notes
Pacific Blue
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Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
Lemon
19%
vs
22%
Mandarin
15%
vs
19%
Bergamot
15%
vs
26%
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Neroli
31%
Accords
Pacific Blue
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Performance
Pacific Blue
Inspired by Neroli Portofino
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Season and Occasion Fit
Pacific Blue
Seasons
Best For:
Spring
Summer
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Best For:
Office
Casual
Sport
Its fresh, clean character and moderate projection make it ideal for casual wear, office environments, and sports. While it might be too light for formal events, some reviews noted its pleasant aroma for dates, though it's not a strong performer.
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Seasons
Best For:
Spring
Summer
Citrus-neroli structure peaks in spring and summer; fades fast in autumn and reads off-season in winter.
Occasions
Best For:
Office
Date
Casual
Also Works:
Formal
Sport
A polished citrus-cologne is built for office, casual day wear and warm-weather date; sport works in heat. Less suited to formal evenings.
Similarity Breakdown
Overall
97%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
97%
Accord
84%
Key Similarities
Both share Citrus, Fresh, White Floral accords and Neroli, Orange Blossom notes
Key Differences
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
Pacific Blue
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