Fragrance comparison

#2 citrus/basil vs Absolute Pomelo

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 56 ratings analysed

#2 citrus/basil

Dilís Parfum

3.7855 votes

Rank #41,368 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Absolute Pomelo

Aura de Arabia

5.001 votes

Rank #49,028 MuskyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

#2 citrus/basil
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Absolute Pomelo
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

#2 citrus/basil2/4

Absolute Pomelo2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Absolute Pomelo
Sillage & projection: Absolute Pomelo
Value for money: #2 citrus/basil
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: #2 citrus/basil

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

#2 citrus/basilDilís Parfum

Absolute PomeloAura de Arabia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 62%Had 7%Want 31%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

56%Like

16%Ok

4%Dislike

5%Hate

55 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityAbsolute Pomelo

SillageAbsolute Pomelo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value63

Category winner#2 citrus/basilBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

fresh70%

green60%

white floral50%

musky100%

powdery83%

citrus65%

animalic48%

aromatic30%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

CitrusBasil

Heart30 to 60 minutes

Orange Blossom

Base1 to 2 hours

Musk

Top

LemonBasilBlack Currant

Heart

Black PepperOrange BlossomShisoJasmine

Base

MuskCivetVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesBasil, Orange Blossom and Musk. Durations are only published for #2 citrus/basil, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer100

Fall12

Winter12

Day100

Night16

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex73

Women24

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,368

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,028

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner#2 citrus/basilHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

#2 citrus/basil by Dilís Parfum delivers an uplifting burst of sunlit refreshment designed for warm, casual days. The opening centers on vibrant citrus accents of ripe lemon, juicy orange, and sweet mandarin paired immediately with green, aromatic basil. This sharp herbal snap balances the juicy fruit pulp without let…

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Absolute Pomelo by Aura de Arabia is a unisex aromatic fruity fragrance that centers on a bright, zesty lemon opening supported by herbal basil and black currant. Launched in 2023, this scent transitions into a complex heart of black pepper, orange blossom, and shiso, finishing with a grounding base of musk, civet, an…

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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, #2 citrus/basil or Absolute Pomelo?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. #2 citrus/basil is rated 3.78/5 from 55 votes; Absolute Pomelo is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose #2 citrus/basil for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Absolute Pomelo for a musky and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, #2 citrus/basil or Absolute Pomelo?

Absolute Pomelo lasts longest (Absolute Pomelo 100/100, #2 citrus/basil 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, #2 citrus/basil or Absolute Pomelo?

Absolute Pomelo projects furthest (Absolute Pomelo 88/100, #2 citrus/basil 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do #2 citrus/basil and Absolute Pomelo smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Basil, Orange Blossom and Musk.

Is #2 citrus/basil or Absolute Pomelo better for summer or winter?

#2 citrus/basil suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in #2 citrus/basil and Absolute Pomelo?

#2 citrus/basil has top notes of Citrus and Basil, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Musk. Absolute Pomelo has top notes of Lemon, Basil and Black Currant, heart notes of Black Pepper, Orange Blossom, Shiso and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Civet, Vetiver and Amber.