Fragrance comparison

Al Vomero vs Pompelmo

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 150 ratings analysed

3 wins

Al Vomero

Michele Bianchi

3.8211 votes

Rank #41,916 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Pompelmo

Laboratorio Olfattivo

3.89139 votes

Rank #17,979 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Vomero takes 3 of 5 categories.

Al Vomero
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Pompelmo
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Al Vomero3/5

Pompelmo2/5

Ratings & consensus: Pompelmo
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Al Vomero
Sillage & projection: Al Vomero
Value for money: Al Vomero
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pompelmo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Al VomeroMichele Bianchi

PompelmoLaboratorio Olfattivo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 27%Had 27%Want 45%

3.89/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerPompelmoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

64%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

29%Love

41%Like

19%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

139 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityAl Vomero

SillageAl Vomero

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value48

Category winnerAl VomeroBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy86%

aromatic72%

earthy58%

citrus44%

musky30%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

earthy70%

fresh spicy60%

soft spicy50%

Scent match59%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CardamomCypriol Oil or NagarmothaGrapefruitVetiverJasmineAmberwoodMuskPink PepperPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

GrapefruitVetiverPink PepperMastic or LentisquePatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Vetiver, Pink Pepper and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer0

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

Men25

Unisex64

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,916

PerfumerMichele Bianchi

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#17,979

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerPompelmoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Al Vomero is a woody spicy vetiver fragrance with cardamom, pink pepper, grapefruit, earthy roots, amberwood and musk. It reads modern and outdoorsy, with a brisk citrus-spice opening that settles into dry woods, vetiver and clean musk. The small amount of available feedback points to a unisex scent that leans slightl…

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Laboratorio Olfattivo Pompelmo opens with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit peel that feels raw and tart. Perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena skips synthetic sweetness in favor of authentic rind bitterness, backed by snappy pink pepper. As the sharp initial citrus quietens, resinous mastic and earthy vetiver anchor the middl…

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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, Al Vomero or Pompelmo?

Al Vomero takes 3 of 5 categories. Al Vomero is rated 3.82/5 from 11 votes; Pompelmo is rated 3.89/5 from 139 votes. Choose Al Vomero for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Pompelmo for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Al Vomero or Pompelmo?

Al Vomero lasts longest (Al Vomero 60/100, Pompelmo 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Vomero or Pompelmo?

Al Vomero projects furthest (Al Vomero 50/100, Pompelmo 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Vomero and Pompelmo smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Vetiver, Pink Pepper and Patchouli.

Is Al Vomero or Pompelmo better for summer or winter?

Al Vomero suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Vomero and Pompelmo?

Al Vomero features Cardamom, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Grapefruit, Vetiver and Jasmine. Pompelmo features Grapefruit, Vetiver, Pink Pepper, Mastic or Lentisque and Patchouli.