Fragrance comparison

Aramis Black vs Pompelmo

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 333 ratings analysed

6 wins

Aramis Black

Aramis

3.70194 votes

Rank #10,734 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Pompelmo

Laboratorio Olfattivo

3.89139 votes

Rank #17,979 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aramis Black takes 6 of 7 categories.

Aramis Black
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Pompelmo
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.

Aramis Black6/7

Pompelmo1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aramis BlackAramis

PompelmoLaboratorio Olfattivo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 194 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

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

39%Love

47%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

135 votes

29%Love

41%Like

19%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

139 votes

Category winnerAramis BlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityAramis Black

SillageAramis Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value48

Category winnerAramis BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

balsamic83%

amber74%

leather65%

fresh spicy56%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

earthy70%

fresh spicy60%

soft spicy50%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

elemiMastic or LentisqueGrapefruit

Heart

Woody NotesCognacJuniper

Base

LeatherIncenseVetiverTonka Bean

Notes

GrapefruitVetiverPink PepperMastic or LentisquePatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMastic or Lentisque, Grapefruit and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer31

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAramis BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex19

Women0

Men25

Unisex64

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,734

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#17,979

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerAramis BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aramis Black is a dry, woody aromatic with a brisk grapefruit and resin opening, then a darker core of juniper, cognac and polished woods. As it settles, leather, incense, vetiver and tonka give it a smoky amber warmth. It usually reads mature, masculine and slightly dressy. If you like your fragrances smooth, woody a…

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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, Aramis Black or Pompelmo?

Aramis Black takes 6 of 7 categories. Aramis Black is rated 3.70/5 from 194 votes; Pompelmo is rated 3.89/5 from 139 votes. Choose Aramis Black for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Pompelmo for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Aramis Black or Pompelmo?

Aramis Black lasts longest (Aramis Black 63/100, Pompelmo 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aramis Black or Pompelmo?

Aramis Black projects furthest (Aramis Black 57/100, Pompelmo 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aramis Black and Pompelmo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mastic or Lentisque, Grapefruit and Vetiver.

Is Aramis Black or Pompelmo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aramis Black is the stronger pick. For winter, Aramis Black is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aramis Black and Pompelmo?

Aramis Black has top notes of elemi, Mastic or Lentisque and Grapefruit, heart notes of Woody Notes, Cognac and Juniper, a base of Leather, Incense, Vetiver and Tonka Bean. Pompelmo features Grapefruit, Vetiver, Pink Pepper, Mastic or Lentisque and Patchouli.