Fragrance comparison

Absolu Aventus 2023 vs Pomelo

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2,608 ratings analysed

3 wins

Absolu Aventus 2023

Creed

4.382,600 votes

Rank #26,113 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Pomelo

Amberfig

3.008 votes

Rank #70,468 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Absolu Aventus 2023 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Absolu Aventus 2023
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Pomelo
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Absolu Aventus 20233/4

Pomelo1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Absolu Aventus 2023
Sillage & projection: Absolu Aventus 2023
Value for money: Pomelo
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Absolu Aventus 2023

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Absolu Aventus 2023Creed

PomeloAmberfig

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 2,600 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 13%Had 5%Want 82%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

66%Love

18%Like

8%Ok

3%Dislike

4%Hate

2,600 votes

13%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

38%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityAbsolu Aventus 2023

SillageAbsolu Aventus 2023

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value16

¤ Price value50

Category winnerPomeloBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

fruity61%

citrus100%

aromatic88%

fresh77%

amber65%

lavender53%

herbal42%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitBergamotPink PepperBlack CurrantPineappleNutmegCloves

Heart2-4 hrs

GingerCinnamonCitronCardamomRose

Base8-10+ hrs

PatchouliVetiverOakmossAmbroxanMuskSandalwoodTonkaEvernyl

Top

PomeloLemonCitronIce

Heart

LavenderChamomileTonka Bean

Base

VetiverWinterberryAmbroxan

InformationalShared notesCitron, Vetiver and Ambroxan. Durations are only published for Absolu Aventus 2023, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter95

Day94

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex6

Women2

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,113

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#70,468

PerfumerDavid Magalhães

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAbsolu Aventus 2023Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Absolu Aventus 2023 by Creed takes the famous smoky pineapple DNA and steeps it in dark, cozy spices. The first spray brings a sharp kick of tart grapefruit, juicy bergamot, and black currant, layered over warm nutmeg and fiery cloves. As the bright citrus settles down, a rich heart of fresh ginger, cinnamon, and subt…

Reviews →

Pomelo by Amberfig is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Pomelo was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is David Magalhães. Top notes are Pomelo, Lemon, Citron and Ice; middle notes are Lavender, Chamomile and Tonka Bean; base notes are Vetiver, Winterberry and Ambroxan.

Reviews →

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, Absolu Aventus 2023 or Pomelo?

Absolu Aventus 2023 takes 3 of 4 categories. Absolu Aventus 2023 is rated 4.38/5 from 2,600 votes; Pomelo is rated 3.00/5 from 8 votes. Choose Absolu Aventus 2023 for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Pomelo for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Absolu Aventus 2023 or Pomelo?

Absolu Aventus 2023 lasts longest (Absolu Aventus 2023 71/100, Pomelo 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Absolu Aventus 2023 or Pomelo?

Absolu Aventus 2023 projects furthest (Absolu Aventus 2023 57/100, Pomelo 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absolu Aventus 2023 and Pomelo smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Citron, Vetiver and Ambroxan.

Is Absolu Aventus 2023 or Pomelo better for summer or winter?

Absolu Aventus 2023 suits day or night wear; Pomelo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absolu Aventus 2023 and Pomelo?

Absolu Aventus 2023 has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Black Currant, heart notes of Ginger, Cinnamon, Citron and Cardamom, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Oakmoss and Ambroxan. Pomelo has top notes of Pomelo, Lemon, Citron and Ice, heart notes of Lavender, Chamomile and Tonka Bean, a base of Vetiver, Winterberry and Ambroxan.