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Atelier Cologne Pacific Lime
Atelier Cologne

Pacific Lime

Citrus
Fresh
Floral
Green
Aromatic
Woody
Earthy
EDC · 2018 · unisex

Atelier Cologne is known for its focus on colognes and EDCs, creating fresh, approachable fragrances that prioritize wearability and versatility over complexity. The house built its reputation on quality citrus compositions at accessible price points.

Pacific Lime opens with a bright citrus blend of bergamot, citron, lemon, and neroli that establishes an immediate freshness. The heart introduces herbal and aromatic elements through basil and galbanum, with leather and violet leaf adding subtle texture and greenness. The base provides unexpected depth with amber, musk, and sandalwood, preventing the fragrance from fading into a simple lemon spray. The overall profile sits at the intersection of fresh citrus and aromatic woody, leaning green and slightly herbaceous throughout.

This is an easygoing everyday fragrance suited to warm weather and casual settings. It works equally well for men and women, making it a solid unisex option for those seeking a straightforward citrus without pretension. Pacific Lime aligns with The Tactician, The Aristocrat, and The Homesteader scent profiles.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
100%
Fresh
100%
Floral
42%
Green
80%
Aromatic
70%
Woody
60%
Earthy
26%
Musky
37%
Amber
37%
Warm Spicy
37%
Vanilla
37%
Sweet
53%
Gourmand
37%
Leather
26%
Creamy
37%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Bergamot
Bergamot
A sun-ripened Italian citrus with a brightness that goes beyond lemon, simultaneously tart, floral, and slightly spicy. It's the defining note of Earl Grey tea and the backbone of countless fresh colognes. Perfumers love it as an opener because it lifts the entire composition without overpowering what follows.
Citron
Citron
One of the oldest cultivated citrus fruits with a thick, intensely aromatic rind and a complex, slightly bitter, deeply floral-citrus character. Citron is more herbal and woody than lemon, with a gravity that makes it useful in both opening and heart notes. A hallmark of Jewish ceremonial culture repurposed into fine fragrance.
Lemon
Lemon
Sharp, clean, and instantly familiar, the pure zest of fresh-cut lemon peel, not the sugary juice. In perfumery it reads as crisp and energising rather than sweet, and is often used to amplify other light notes. It fades quickly, so it's almost always a top note that makes a striking first impression.
Neroli
Neroli
Distilled from bitter orange blossoms, neroli sits at the intersection of citrus and floral, bright and slightly waxy, with a honeyed depth that other citrus notes lack. It's one of the most complex natural ingredients in perfumery, simultaneously fresh and rich. A little neroli makes almost any fragrance feel expensive.
Orange
Orange
Warm, round, and familiar, sweet orange is the most approachable of the citrus family. In perfumery it reads as sunlit and optimistic, with a gentle warmth that stops short of heaviness. Orange is frequently used to smooth and soften citrus openings, adding a natural sweetness that makes compositions feel immediately welcoming.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Basil
Basil
Sweet, spicy, and vividly herbal, basil has a green freshness with slightly anise-like and peppery facets that make it more complex than most culinary herbs. In perfumery it adds a lively, Mediterranean quality and pairs beautifully with citrus and woody notes. An underused note that rewards those who seek it out.
Galbanum
Galbanum
One of perfumery's oldest raw materials, a bitter, intensely green resin with a cut-grass, slightly medicinal quality. It's the note that gives vintage green chypres their sharp, naturalistic edge. Galbanum alone is almost unpleasantly aggressive, but in a composition it adds a vivid green freshness that nothing else can match.
Leather
Leather
One of perfumery's most complex accords, smoky, animalic, and slightly woody, evoking tanned hide, polished saddles, or fine gloves depending on the recipe. Leather adds sophistication and edge simultaneously, and is deeply associated with masculinity in Western perfumery (though the best leather fragrances transcend gender entirely).
Petitgrain
Petitgrain
Crisp, woody, and slightly bitter, petitgrain is distilled from the leaves and twigs of the bitter orange tree, making it the green, herbal sibling of neroli and bergamot. It adds a clean, aromatic freshness to masculine fragrances in particular, with a slightly soapy, barbershop quality that is effortlessly wearable.
Violet Leaf
Violet Leaf
Base · 3–12 hrs
Amber
Amber
A warm, resinous accord rather than a single ingredient, amber is typically built from labdanum, benzoin, and vanilla to create a rich, honeyed, almost solar warmth. It's the quintessential base-note family, adding a comforting richness that makes fragrances feel complete. The difference between a fragrance feeling cold and feeling alive.
Musk
Musk
The base layer of almost every modern fragrance, a soft, warm, skin-like scent that extends longevity and bridges other notes together. Natural musk was once derived from deer (now banned); today's musks are synthetic and range from clean and soapy to dark and animalic. The right musk makes a fragrance smell like 'you.'
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Creamy, smooth, and milky with a soft, skin-like warmth that clings beautifully. True Mysore sandalwood is one of perfumery's most precious ingredients, simultaneously wood and skin, never cold or sharp. It rounds off sharp edges in any composition and makes the wearer smell subtly, irresistibly warmer.
Tonka Bean
Tonka Bean
Sweet, powdery, and almond-like with hay-like, slightly tobacco undertones, tonka bean is one of perfumery's most useful base notes. It shares coumarin with fresh hay and freshly cut grass, adding a warmth that feels nostalgic and comforting. Essential in gourmand and soft oriental fragrances.
Woody Notes
Woody Notes
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The TacticianBest match87% match
Precision over excess. Always.

Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.

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The Aristocrat85% match
Timeless doesn't try. It simply is.

Cool, clean, commanding. Heritage aromatics, classic citrus, dry fougères, refined woods.

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The Homesteader84% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.

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Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.
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Scent Profile
Citrus100%Fresh100%Floral42%Green80%Aromatic70%
Fragrance Family
Fresh Citrus
EDC
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Atelier Cologne Pacific Lime— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

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$3.99 at FragranceNet. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does Atelier Cologne Pacific Lime smell like? +
Atelier Cologne is known for its focus on colognes and EDCs, creating fresh, approachable fragrances that prioritize wearability and versatility over complexity. The house built its reputation on quality citrus compositions at accessible price points. Pacific Lime opens with a bright citrus blend of bergamot, citron, lemon, and neroli that establishes an immediate freshness. The heart introduces herbal and aromatic elements through basil and galbanum, with leather and violet leaf adding subtle texture and greenness. The base provides unexpected depth with amber, musk, and sandalwood, preventing the fragrance from fading into a simple lemon spray. The overall profile sits at the intersection of fresh citrus and aromatic woody, leaning green and slightly herbaceous throughout. This is an easygoing everyday fragrance suited to warm weather and casual settings. It works equally well for men and women, making it a solid unisex option for those seeking a straightforward citrus without pretension. Pacific Lime aligns with The Tactician, The Aristocrat, and The Homesteader scent profiles.
What are the notes in Atelier Cologne Pacific Lime? +
Top: Bergamot, Citron, Lemon, Neroli, Orange. Heart: Basil, Galbanum, Leather, Petitgrain, Violet Leaf. Base: Amber, Musk, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Woody Notes.
What fragrance family is Pacific Lime? +
Atelier Cologne Pacific Lime belongs to the Fresh Citrus fragrance family. It is an EDC.
What other fragrances smell like Atelier Cologne Pacific Lime? +
Based on shared notes, Davidoff Cool Water Deep Summer Fizz for men (Amber, Musk, Basil, Bergamot), Dossier Citrus Neroli (Amber, Musk, Petitgrain, Bergamot), Calvin Klein Obsession Sheer for women (Amber, Musk, Basil, Violet Leaf), Dossier Orange Glow (Amber, Musk, Petitgrain, Bergamot), Bujairami The Rock Leather Inspired by Stronger With You Leather Giorgio Armani (Amber, Musk, Leather, Violet Leaf) may smell similar to Pacific Lime.
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Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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