Fragrance comparison

1902 Pamplemousse vs Luxor Summer

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 108 ratings analysed

1902 Pamplemousse

Parfums Berdoues

3.5929 votes

Rank #33,610 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Luxor Summer

Alexandria Fragrances

3.6179 votes

Rank #37,808 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Luxor Summer takes 3 of 4 categories.

1902 Pamplemousse
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Luxor Summer
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection.

1902 Pamplemousse1/4

Luxor Summer3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1902 PamplemousseParfums Berdoues

Luxor SummerAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.59/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 42%Had 22%Want 37%

3.61/ 5 · 79 votes

Category winnerLuxor SummerRating 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityLuxor Summer

SillageLuxor Summer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

fresh65%

aromatic48%

bitter30%

citrus100%

woody92%

coffee84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

vanilla61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both citrus

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

CitrusesGrapefruit

Heart

SandalwoodGuaiac Wood

Base

CoffeeVanillaAmbergrisMusk

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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex70

Women20

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,610

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#37,808

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winner1902 PamplemousseHigher 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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Luxor Summer pairs a bright grapefruit and citrus opening with dry woods, then settles into a softer trail of coffee, vanilla, musk and ambergris. It reads like a warm-weather woody aromatic with a slightly creamy, lightly powdery finish. If you like fresh scents with more texture than a simple citrus cologne, this is…

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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 Luxor Summer?

Luxor Summer takes 3 of 4 categories. 1902 Pamplemousse is rated 3.59/5 from 29 votes; Luxor Summer is rated 3.61/5 from 79 votes. Choose 1902 Pamplemousse for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Luxor Summer for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, 1902 Pamplemousse or Luxor Summer?

Luxor Summer lasts longest (Luxor Summer 80/100, 1902 Pamplemousse 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1902 Pamplemousse or Luxor Summer?

Luxor Summer projects furthest (Luxor Summer 75/100, 1902 Pamplemousse 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1902 Pamplemousse and Luxor Summer smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit and Citruses.

Is 1902 Pamplemousse or Luxor Summer better for summer or winter?

1902 Pamplemousse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1902 Pamplemousse and Luxor Summer?

1902 Pamplemousse features Grapefruit and Citruses. Luxor Summer has top notes of Citruses and Grapefruit, heart notes of Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood, a base of Coffee, Vanilla, Ambergris and Musk.