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Classic Collection

Pacific Drive Birkholz 2020

7.7 / 10 156 Ratings

A popular perfume by Birkholz for women and men, released in 2020. The scent is fresh-aquatic. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Fresh

Aquatic

Citrus

Green

Woody

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Green leaves Sage

Sage

Lemon

Heart Notes

Magnolia

Cedarwood

Orange blossom

Base Notes

Musk

Amber

Patchouli

Ratings

Scent

7.7156 Ratings

Longevity

6.8135 Ratings

Sillage

6.4134 Ratings

Bottle

7.7134 Ratings

Value for money

6.495 Ratings

Submitted by OPomone, last update on 09/18/2025.

Interesting Facts

The fragrance is part of the Classic Collection collection.

Smells similar

What the fragrance is similar to

Pacific Rock Moss

Acqua di Giò pour Homme Eau de Toilette

Acqua di Giò Profumo Parfum

Rehab

Reviews

4 in-depth fragrance descriptions

09/10/2024

9
Pricing 8
Bottle 8
Sillage 8
Longevity 8.5
Scent

Myrtillajus
530 Reviews

Myrtillajus

1

A trip along the Pacific Coast Highway

A trip along the Pacific Coast Highway, a road that rises above the majestic Pacific Ocean, crossing desolate lands and views that allow one to enjoy the rare and stunning beauty of the coast.
A journey I can see being taken on its own, as this fragrance is really deep, despite its citrus nuances: initially hesperidian notes become warm, aromatic and enveloping, creating a fresh and velvety symphony.
It is a perfume that remains very personal, in a word, one that you can smell as you get closer to the person wearing it, and that envelops her with a sensual and elegant aura.
It can be enjoyed on all occasions, but in my opinion on summer evenings it is truly wonderful.

06/27/2025

8
Pricing 9
Bottle 7
Sillage 8
Longevity 9
Scent

Basti87
601 Reviews

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Basti87

1

Great fragrance in the direction of Acqua di Gio with good durability

My first Birkholz recently moved into my collection: The Pacific Drive. So far, this brand from Germany hasn't really caught my attention, although I have to admit that I haven't tested much of this brand either. It's also not as accessible as other niche brands, as not every store stocks them. I wasn't particularly intrigued by the concepts and reactions to this brand. I've been intrigued by Pacific Drive for a while now, as I find fragrances like Acqua di Giò pour Homme Eau de Toilette or Pacific Rock Moss quite cool. In any case, these are often mentioned as similar fragrances. After the first tests, I can say that I see Goldfield & Banks a little further away than many here. PRM is much more pleasing and softer in my eyes. On the other hand, I find it more similar to Acqua di Gio and this could easily pass as its flanker. Not that this Birkholz isn't classy, but it's not completely niche (which isn't necessarily a bad thing). 169€ of the RRP would be far too much for 100ml, but it is already available at fair prices on offer. In addition to the 100ml, the 50ml is also available. This is hardly worth it, as at 128€ it is already quite expensive for the ml price. This Freshie also offers plenty of wearing options.

The packaging and bottle are quite cool with this beautiful angular bottle. This golden label looks great and the glass and lid are also impressive. I like it.
In terms of fragrance, you get a cool aquatic scent to match the name, which will probably appeal more to male wearers. Unisex is fair, but the DNA is very much in the direction of Acqua di Gio with this great citrusy-aquatic-fresh DNA. It's a great mix of fresh lemon, great sage and beautiful green leaves right from the start. Smells harmonious and already has a casual-cool serenity. This very cool aquatic-citrusy start is followed by very beautiful woody notes in the form of cedar wood, which remains very present right through to the base. For the time being, however, it remains a gentle aromatic mix with this slightly salty freshness. Gentle floral notes also play a part, but they are not too floral but rather a soft component. The base is refined and slightly warm with musk and amber. This cedarwood note is also very present and light, dark patchouli is also mixed in. There is something edgy and appealing about this light, dark woody note. Overall very harmonious with this great. Very great fragrance with this cool summer vibe that lives up to its name.
I find the performance much better than rated here. Some criticize the durability. For me, this is over 8 hours. The sillage is also quite good in the first few hours and not bad at all later on.

All in all, a great no-brainer for the more casual guy or lady. Convinces with this DNA that is hard not to like. For the niche market, it's not that special, but the quality is not bad. I would only recommend it if the offer is good.

12/03/2023

5
Sillage 6
Longevity 8
Scent

Xenophilius
4 Reviews

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Xenophilius

2

I want to go to Magnolia Mountain!

And lay my weary head down, Steady my soul and ease my worry... starting a review with an abbreviated song quote may be unimaginative, but the lyrics seem fitting for the fragrance. A restrained, calm and unfortunately also fleeting aquatic-citrus fragrance that awakens hard vacation vibes in me! A positive surprise!

Pacific Drive is the opposite of a top note blender: we start with (too) much lemon and acidity, not so nice, but cools down quickly and makes room for the main actor, sage. This is joined by another scent that I would classify as magnolia, even if I am perhaps being misled by the marketing. In any case, the heart note of the fragrance is great! It smells like freedom, a drive in a convertible on an avenue of blossoming trees into the deep pink sunset. A breeze of warm, salty sea air blows over from the nearby sea. The fragrance has a woody base with light musk.

A citrusy summer fragrance that is suitable for everyday use, not pungent, but rather for men with a certain depth. We are a long way from the so-called "shower gel freshness" here. Pacific Drive shares with Pacific Rock Moss the distinctly salty note, the "Pacific" in the name, the expandable performance and the fact that it smells so good to me that I can forgive its performance! Despite all these similarities, however, the fragrances are not really similar.

For me, the most beautiful fragrance from the Citrus Sommelier Collection by Birkholz. If you don't like citrus fragrances in general, you probably won't be satisfied here either. I like it!

12/15/2020

8
Bottle 7
Sillage 7
Longevity 9
Scent

Ale540
1 Review

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Ale540

Very helpful Review 11

I want sea!

First of all - I am happy to be allowed to make the first comment on this fragrance. However, I ask at the same time for indulgence, since it is my first comment on Parfumo.

Pacific Drive - the name alone already evokes associations with the summers on the American West Coast, probably California in particular. However, the name was not the reason for my purchase.
I had the Mandarino di Amalfi of TF sprayed on a test strip, as well as on the wrist. However, the durability of the fragrance had disappointed me very much, so I inquired in a perfumery for alternatives that have a similar fragrance DNA. I was particularly interested in fragrances with orange, which I found particularly beautifully implemented in the Mandarino di Amalfi. The saleswoman gave me some samples and test strips, among which was Pacific Drive. I was thrilled from the first moment and had it sprayed on my skin two or three days later as well. Then I knew, this fragrance is what the name promises.

At the beginning, the fragrance impresses with its clearly perceptible, well interacting mixture of lemon and orange, accompanied by a wonderfully salty note. Lemon and orange step with the time something in the background, without disappearing completely. The aforementioned salty, balsamic note lingers from the moment you spray it on to the end and provides what I think is the really special touch to this perfume. It especially provides the associations this perfume evokes - ocean. Pacific Drive smells like sea air and immediately evokes wanderlust in me, get in the car and drive along the coast on a hot summer day, no matter where! Or just relax amongst the dunes and watch the sunset. Admittedly, in my head it's not California, as I unfortunately never had the pleasure to travel there - for me it's rather the North Sea. And with you?

To my regret, I can not assign this salty balsamic note, certainly cedar and sage are partly responsible for it, but certainly not in this intensity. Possibly it is the green leaves, I can answer this but not, because I do not know how this Duftkompenente smells in detail.

Overall, it can be said that Pacific Drive is a very successful, fresh/aquatic fragrance, which is suitable for particularly hot summer and spring days. Its durability is certainly not outstanding, but for a fresh fragrance quite considerable and superior to the TF Mandarino di Amalfi. The reproduction is also good for a freshie, nothing more and nothing less. Definitely a recommendation for all who are looking for a summer fragrance :)

I am curious what the Berlin perfume manufacturer Birkholz will surprise in the future - I certainly want sea!