Pacifica Sandalwood: released in 2007, citrus, woody and sweet, about 4h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 2/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Pacifica Sandalwood dupe we found is Demeter Fragrance Sandalwood — 82% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $40 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Pacifica Sandalwood dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Pacifica Sandalwood | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Demeter Fragrance Sandalwood | 82% | about $35* (−12%) | 4h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Nest Paradise | 81% | about $45 (+13%) | 5h vs 4h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Pacifica Tuscan Blood Orange | 80% | about $20* (−50%) | 3h vs 4h | 4/10 |
| 4 | Juliette Has A Gun Not A Perfume | 62% | about $95* (+138%) | 5h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Maison Martin Margiela Funfair Evening | 58% | about $145 (+263%) | 5h vs 4h | 6/10 |
Focuses heavily on a straightforward, linear wood profile that pairs nicely with citrus layers similar to Pacifica Sandalwood.
It shares its woody, powdery and warm spicy accords with Pacifica Sandalwood, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 137 community ratings.
Shares a vibrant fruit-forward character reminiscent of Pacifica Sandalwood, though with an exotic ginger twist.
It shares its citrus, woody and fruity accords with Pacifica Sandalwood, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 196 community ratings.
Highlights the same juicy mandarin and tangerine burst characteristic of the opening phase of Pacifica Sandalwood.
It shares its citrus, fruity and sweet accords with Pacifica Sandalwood, lasts about 3h against 4h and carries 675 community ratings.
Offers a minimalist skin-scent warmth that vaguely touches upon the clean woody dry-down found in Pacifica Sandalwood.
It shares its woody and warm spicy accords with Pacifica Sandalwood, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 14,275 community ratings.
A sweet and powdery nostalgic experience reminiscent of the sweeter undertones in Pacifica Sandalwood.
It shares its sweet, powdery and fruity accords with Pacifica Sandalwood, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 583 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Pacifica Tuscan Blood Orange, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 50% less than Pacifica Sandalwood.
Maison Martin Margiela Funfair Evening, at about 5h on skin, against about 4h for Pacifica Sandalwood.
Demeter Fragrance Sandalwood, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Demeter Fragrance Sandalwood saves you about $5 a year against Pacifica Sandalwood. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Maison Martin Margiela Funfair Evening comes closest at 4.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Pacifica Sandalwood notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-10.