Fragrance comparison

1902 Pamplemousse vs Jilted Elf

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 105 ratings analysed

1902 Pamplemousse

Parfums Berdoues

3.5929 votes

Rank #33,610 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Jilted Elf

Lush

3.5476 votes

Rank #30,505 CinnamonWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jilted Elf takes 5 of 7 categories.

1902 Pamplemousse
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Jilted Elf
Choose it for a cinnamon and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

1902 Pamplemousse2/7

Jilted Elf5/7

Ratings & consensus: Jilted Elf
Community sentiment: 1902 Pamplemousse
Longevity: Jilted Elf
Sillage & projection: Jilted Elf
Value for money: 1902 Pamplemousse
Versatility: Jilted Elf
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jilted Elf

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1902 PamplemousseParfums Berdoues

Jilted ElfLush

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.59/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 42%Had 22%Want 37%

3.54/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 55%Had 19%Want 26%

Category winnerJilted ElfRating 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

28%Love

34%Like

16%Ok

9%Dislike

13%Hate

76 votes

Category winner1902 PamplemousseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityJilted Elf

SillageJilted Elf

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value63

Category winner1902 PamplemousseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

fresh65%

aromatic48%

bitter30%

cinnamon100%

warm spicy86%

citrus72%

fresh spicy58%

fresh44%

fruity30%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

GrapefruitCitruses

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

CinnamonGingerCitrusesOsmanthusLemonGrapefruit

No top / heart / base split published

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

Spring15

Summer8

Fall82

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerJilted ElfMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex70

Women20

Men15

Unisex78

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,610

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#30,505

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerJilted ElfHigher 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 …

Reviews →

Jilted Elf is a bright, spicy citrus from Lush that puts cinnamon front and centre. Grapefruit, lemon and ginger keep it lively, while osmanthus adds a light fruity-floral softness underneath. It usually reads unisex and suits cool weather best. If you enjoy warm citrus scents with a festive edge rather than syrupy sw…

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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 Jilted Elf?

Jilted Elf takes 5 of 7 categories. 1902 Pamplemousse is rated 3.59/5 from 29 votes; Jilted Elf is rated 3.54/5 from 76 votes. Choose 1902 Pamplemousse for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Jilted Elf for a cinnamon and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1902 Pamplemousse or Jilted Elf?

Jilted Elf lasts longest (Jilted Elf 70/100, 1902 Pamplemousse 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1902 Pamplemousse or Jilted Elf?

Jilted Elf projects furthest (Jilted Elf 64/100, 1902 Pamplemousse 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1902 Pamplemousse and Jilted Elf smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and fresh accords. Common notes include Grapefruit and Citruses.

Is 1902 Pamplemousse or Jilted Elf better for summer or winter?

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