Fragrance comparison

1989 vs Pomegranate Noir Christmas Edition

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 126 ratings analysed

5 wins

1989

Theodoros Kalotinis

3.55101 votes

Rank #30,267 FruityFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Pomegranate Noir Christmas Edition

Jo Malone London

3.5625 votes

Rank #39,142 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1989 takes 5 of 7 categories.

1989
Choose it for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Pomegranate Noir Christmas Edition
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

19895/7

Pomegranate Noir Christmas Edition2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1989Theodoros Kalotinis

Pomegranate Noir Christmas EditionJo Malone London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 101 votes

Have 40%Had 10%Want 50%

3.56/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 14%Had 7%Want 79%

Category winner1989Rating 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

40%Love

16%Like

8%Ok

32%Dislike

4%Hate

25 votes

Category winner1989Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

Longevity1989

SillagePomegranate Noir Christmas Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value45

Category winner1989Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

fresh spicy91%

patchouli83%

warm spicy74%

woody65%

amber56%

fruity100%

woody92%

sweet84%

white floral77%

rose69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · 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

PomegranateRaspberryRhubarbPlumWatermelon

Heart2-4 hrs

RosePink PepperCardamonCasablanca LilyJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyGuaiac WoodOpoponax

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliAmberCedarMusk

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer11

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring33

Summer50

Fall100

Winter83

Day45

Night100

Category winnerPomegranate Noir Christmas EditionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex18

Women5

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 37%Party 29%Work 18%Casual 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,267

PerfumerTheodoros Kalotinis

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,142

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1989Higher 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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Pomegranate Noir Christmas Edition opens with a tart, jewel-toned burst of ruby pomegranate, dark plum, and crisp rhubarb. The initial sharpness softens within minutes. Sweet raspberry and cool watermelon temper the opening bite before smoky heart notes take command. Frankincense, opoponax, and cracked pink pepper bui…

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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 Christmas Edition?

1989 takes 5 of 7 categories. 1989 is rated 3.55/5 from 101 votes; Pomegranate Noir Christmas Edition is rated 3.56/5 from 25 votes. Choose 1989 for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Pomegranate Noir Christmas Edition for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 1989 or Pomegranate Noir Christmas Edition?

1989 lasts longest (1989 76/100, Pomegranate Noir Christmas Edition 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1989 or Pomegranate Noir Christmas Edition?

Pomegranate Noir Christmas Edition projects furthest (Pomegranate Noir Christmas Edition 79/100, 1989 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1989 and Pomegranate Noir Christmas Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Plum, Raspberry and Patchouli.

Is 1989 or Pomegranate Noir Christmas Edition better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 1989 and Pomegranate Noir Christmas Edition?

1989 has top notes of Black and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Plum and Raspberry, a base of Patchouli and Olibanum. Pomegranate Noir Christmas Edition has top notes of Pomegranate, Raspberry, Rhubarb and Plum, heart notes of Rose, Pink Pepper, Cardamon and Casablanca Lily, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Cedar and Musk.