Fragrance comparison

1902 Pamplemousse vs Amethyst Oud

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 62 ratings analysed

1902 Pamplemousse

Parfums Berdoues

3.5929 votes

Rank #33,610 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Amethyst Oud

Korres

4.1833 votes

Rank #29,500 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amethyst Oud takes 6 of 7 categories.

1902 Pamplemousse
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Amethyst Oud
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

1902 Pamplemousse0/7

Amethyst Oud6/7

Ratings & consensus: Amethyst Oud
Community sentiment: Amethyst Oud
Longevity: Amethyst Oud
Sillage & projection: Amethyst Oud
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Amethyst Oud
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Amethyst Oud

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

1902 PamplemousseParfums Berdoues

Amethyst OudKorres

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.59/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 42%Had 22%Want 37%

4.18/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 51%Had 14%Want 35%

Category winnerAmethyst OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

10%Love

59%Like

17%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

29 votes

52%Love

33%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerAmethyst OudMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityAmethyst Oud

SillageAmethyst Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

fresh65%

aromatic48%

bitter30%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

oud77%

woody69%

patchouli61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

GrapefruitCitruses

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CitrusesGrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart

GeraniumLavender

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit and Citruses. Durations are only published for 1902 Pamplemousse, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer100

Fall37

Winter5

Day100

Night19

Spring30

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night86

Category winnerAmethyst OudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex70

Women20

Men54

Unisex31

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,610

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#29,500

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAmethyst OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1902 Pamplemousse by Parfums Berdoues is an easygoing citrus aromatic fragrance built around sparkling grapefruit and crisp citruses. It opens with an immediate flash of tart, bitter fruit peel that quickly softens into a gentle, fresh spicy haze. Because it behaves like a traditional French splash cologne, the scent …

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Amethyst Oud by Korres is a crisp citrus aromatic fragrance that anchors zesty grapefruit and mandarin with a grounding, resinous oud base. Launched in 2018, it offers a distinct contrast between bright, top-heavy citrus notes and a darker, earthier dry-down. This fragrance works best for daytime wear in moderate spri…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1902 Pamplemousse or Amethyst Oud?

Amethyst Oud takes 6 of 7 categories. 1902 Pamplemousse is rated 3.59/5 from 29 votes; Amethyst Oud is rated 4.18/5 from 33 votes. Choose 1902 Pamplemousse for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Amethyst Oud for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1902 Pamplemousse or Amethyst Oud?

Amethyst Oud lasts longest (Amethyst Oud 57/100, 1902 Pamplemousse 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1902 Pamplemousse or Amethyst Oud?

Amethyst Oud projects furthest (Amethyst Oud 60/100, 1902 Pamplemousse 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1902 Pamplemousse and Amethyst Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit and Citruses.

Is 1902 Pamplemousse or Amethyst Oud better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1902 Pamplemousse is the stronger pick. For winter, Amethyst Oud is the stronger pick. 1902 Pamplemousse suits daytime wear; Amethyst Oud suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1902 Pamplemousse and Amethyst Oud?

1902 Pamplemousse features Grapefruit and Citruses. Amethyst Oud has top notes of Citruses, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Geranium and Lavender, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Vetiver.