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    Pacific Paradise vs. Illicit Special Edition

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Is Pacific Paradise better than Illicit Special Edition?

    Pacific Paradise peaks in summer, while Illicit Special Edition belongs to spring. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    Why this score
    Performance proximity
    Accord profile overlap
    Gender alignment
    Sandalwood
    sweetcitrusfruitytropical

    This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.

    The essentials

    What's different between Pacific Paradise and Illicit Special Edition?

    Key facts: Pacific Paradise vs. Illicit Special Edition
    Pacific ParadiseIllicit Special Edition
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Parfum
    Launched20062015
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerPhilippe RomanoAnne Flipo
    Best seasonSummerSpring

    Scent DNA

    How do Pacific Paradise and Illicit Special Edition smell?

    Pacific Paradise

    Sweet
    Citrus
    Fruity
    Coconut
    Vanilla
    Green
    Tropical
    Fresh

    Illicit Special Edition

    Floral
    Fruity
    Tropical
    Lactonic
    Woody
    Sweet
    Citrus

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    What notes do Pacific Paradise and Illicit Special Edition share?

    Top
    CoconutAppleLimeLemon
    GingerBitter Orange
    Heart
    Sugar CaneBananaSunflower
    JasmineRose
    Base
    MuskSandalwoodAmber
    Sandalwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    Which performs better, Pacific Paradise or Illicit Special Edition?

    Community verdict: Pacific Paradise vs. Illicit Special Edition
    Pacific ParadiseIllicit Special Edition
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    What do reviewers say about Pacific Paradise and Illicit Special Edition?

    Some fragrances give you a whisper of tropical. Pacific Paradise hands you a whole banana. It's sweet, yes, but never lazy. The bright citrus and tropical fruit blend together for a scent that's bold.Pacific Paradise
    Some fragrances ask permission. This one doesn't. If you want sweet, this delivers it without apology, tropical and lush, the kind of warmth that feels generous and unapologetic.Illicit Special Edition

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    About Pacific Paradise vs. Illicit Special Edition.