Fragrance comparison

1989 vs Pomegranate Noir

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 3,610 ratings analysed

4 wins

1989

Theodoros Kalotinis

3.55101 votes

Rank #30,267 FruityFresh Spicy

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56%scent match

Closely related

Pomegranate Noir

Jo Malone London

3.803,509 votes

Rank #3,453 WoodyWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1989 takes 4 of 7 categories.

1989
Choose it for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Pomegranate Noir
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

19894/7

Pomegranate Noir3/7

Ratings & consensus: Pomegranate Noir
Community sentiment: Pomegranate Noir
Longevity: 1989
Sillage & projection: 1989
Value for money: 1989
Versatility: 1989
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pomegranate Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1989Theodoros Kalotinis

Pomegranate NoirJo Malone London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 101 votes

Have 40%Had 10%Want 50%

3.80/ 5 · 3,509 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerPomegranate NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

25%Like

16%Ok

19%Dislike

8%Hate

101 votes

32%Love

38%Like

9%Ok

19%Dislike

2%Hate

3,509 votes

Category winnerPomegranate NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

Longevity1989

Sillage1989

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value40

Category winner1989Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

fresh spicy91%

patchouli83%

warm spicy74%

woody65%

amber56%

woody100%

warm spicy88%

fruity77%

sweet65%

amber53%

fresh spicy42%

Scent match56%Closely related · both fruity, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black and Pink Pepper

Heart

PlumRaspberry

Base

PatchouliOlibanum

Top15-30 mins

PomegranateRhuburbPlumRaspberryWatermelon

Heart2-4 hrs

ClovePink PepperGuaiac WoodOlibanumOpoponaxRoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

Virginia CedarPatchouliAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesPlum, Raspberry, Patchouli and Olibanum. Durations are only published for Pomegranate Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer11

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring48

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Category winner1989Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex18

Women5

Men15

Unisex57

Women28

Date 37%Party 26%Casual 21%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,267

PerfumerTheodoros Kalotinis

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,453

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews206

Category winnerPomegranate NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1989 opens with a sharp kick of black pepper and pink pepper before dense plum and tart raspberry settle across damp patchouli. Warm olibanum resin grounds the dark fruit, creating a spicy, earthy aroma that suits crisp autumn leather jackets and cold winter night outs.

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Jo Malone London Pomegranate Noir subverts the classic fresh cologne formula by leaning straight into brooding spice and tart ruby fruit. The initial spray delivers a sharp jolt of astringent pomegranate, sour rhubarb, and dark plum that quickly meets an intense wall of crushed clove. It is dry, tannic, and unapologet…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1989 or Pomegranate Noir?

1989 takes 4 of 7 categories. 1989 is rated 3.55/5 from 101 votes; Pomegranate Noir is rated 3.80/5 from 3,509 votes. Choose 1989 for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Pomegranate Noir for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 1989 or Pomegranate Noir?

1989 lasts longest (1989 76/100, Pomegranate Noir 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1989 or Pomegranate Noir?

1989 projects furthest (1989 67/100, Pomegranate Noir 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1989 and Pomegranate Noir smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Plum, Raspberry, Patchouli and Olibanum.

Is 1989 or Pomegranate Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1989 is the stronger pick. For winter, 1989 is the stronger pick. Pomegranate Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1989 and Pomegranate Noir?

1989 has top notes of Black and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Plum and Raspberry, a base of Patchouli and Olibanum. Pomegranate Noir has top notes of Pomegranate, Rhuburb, Plum and Raspberry, heart notes of Clove, Pink Pepper, Guaiac Wood and Olibanum, a base of Virginia Cedar, Patchouli, Amber and Musk.