Amethyst Oud vs Paradisiaque Pamplemousse
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Massoïa Secrets
Rank #45,990 CitrusFresh Spicy
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Amethyst Oud takes 3 of 5 categories.
Amethyst OudChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Paradisiaque PamplemousseChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Amethyst Oud3/5
Paradisiaque Pamplemousse1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Paradisiaque Pamplemousse
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Amethyst Oud
- Value for money
- Amethyst Oud
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Amethyst Oud
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Amethyst OudKorresParadisiaque PamplemousseMassoïa SecretsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.18/ 5 · 33 votes
Have 51%Had 14%Want 35%
4.45/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 38%Had 15%Want 46%
Category winnerParadisiaque PamplemousseRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate52%Love
33%Like
3%Ok
6%Dislike
6%Hate
33 votes
55%Love
36%Like
9%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageAmethyst Oud
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAmethyst OudBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
oud77%
woody69%
patchouli61%
citrus100%
fresh spicy83%
aromatic65%
fresh48%
sweet30%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CitrusesGrapefruitMandarin Orange
Heart
GeraniumLavender
Base
Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliVetiver
Notes
GrapefruitItalian OrangeCitruses
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesCitruses and Grapefruit. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring30
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night86
Spring100
Summer100
Fall25
Winter25
Day100
Night25
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#29,550
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#45,990
PerfumerOlivier Cresp
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAmethyst OudHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAmethyst Oud by Korres is a crisp citrus aromatic fragrance that anchors zesty grapefruit and mandarin with a grounding, resinous oud base. Launched in 2018, it offers a distinct contrast between bright, top-heavy citrus notes and a darker, earthier dry-down. This fragrance works best for daytime wear in moderate spri…
Reviews →Paradisiaque Pamplemousse opens with bitter pink grapefruit peel, bright Italian orange, and sparkling citruses. Master perfumer Olivier Cresp anchors the sharp zest with fresh spicy herbs and a touch of sweetness. It settles into a sunlit citrus skin scent, making it an easy pick for humid July mornings or casual wee…
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, Amethyst Oud or Paradisiaque Pamplemousse?
Amethyst Oud takes 3 of 5 categories. Amethyst Oud is rated 4.18/5 from 33 votes; Paradisiaque Pamplemousse is rated 4.45/5 from 11 votes. Choose Amethyst Oud for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Paradisiaque Pamplemousse for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Amethyst Oud or Paradisiaque Pamplemousse?
They last about the same: Amethyst Oud 57/100, Paradisiaque Pamplemousse 57/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Amethyst Oud or Paradisiaque Pamplemousse?
Amethyst Oud projects furthest (Amethyst Oud 60/100, Paradisiaque Pamplemousse 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Amethyst Oud and Paradisiaque Pamplemousse smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Citruses and Grapefruit.
Is Amethyst Oud or Paradisiaque Pamplemousse better for summer or winter?
Amethyst Oud suits daytime wear; Paradisiaque Pamplemousse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Amethyst Oud and Paradisiaque Pamplemousse?
Amethyst Oud has top notes of Citruses, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Geranium and Lavender, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Vetiver. Paradisiaque Pamplemousse features Grapefruit, Italian Orange and Citruses.
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