Fragrance comparison

Black Currant vs Pomegranate Splash

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 69 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black Currant

Ahmed Mahsoub KARIZMA

3.002 votes

Rank #63,401 AldehydicBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

Pomegranate Splash

Marc Jacobs

3.7967 votes

Rank #21,606 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Currant takes 3 of 4 categories.

Black Currant
Choose it for a aldehydic and balsamic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pomegranate Splash
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Black Currant3/4

Pomegranate Splash1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black CurrantAhmed Mahsoub KARIZMA

Pomegranate SplashMarc Jacobs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 28%Had 0%Want 72%

3.79/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

15%Love

64%Like

6%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityBlack Currant

SillageBlack Currant

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value58

Category winnerBlack CurrantBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aldehydic100%

balsamic91%

bitter83%

fresh74%

green65%

herbal56%

fruity100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

powdery61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantLemongrassMandarin OrangeApricotPomegranate

Heart

GeraniumVioletCardamomMint

Base

LabdanumCedarVanillaMusk

Top15-30 mins

PomegranateBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart1-2 hrs

RhuburbViolet

Base2-4 hrs

MuskVanilleAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Pomegranate, Violet and Musk. Durations are only published for Pomegranate Splash, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night33

Spring28

Summer100

Fall12

Winter4

Day100

Night11

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Casual 47%Work 37%Date 9%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,401

PerfumerAhmed Mahsoub

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,606

PerfumerPatty Hidalgo

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerPomegranate SplashHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Currant opens as a tart, aromatic fruit scent with black currant, citrus and sharp green facets up top. As it settles, the mint, cardamom and violet give it a cooler herbal-floral edge, while vanilla, musk and cedar soften the drydown. This looks best suited to shoppers who enjoy unusual fruity fragrances with a…

Reviews →

Marc Jacobs Pomegranate Splash feels like cracking open a chilled bottle of ruby fruit juice on a sweltering July afternoon. It is bright. It is uncomplicated. The opening explodes with crisp pomegranate seeds, tart bergamot, and a burst of sweet mandarin orange. Within ten minutes, the sharp citrus edge softens into …

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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, Black Currant or Pomegranate Splash?

Black Currant takes 3 of 4 categories. Black Currant is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; Pomegranate Splash is rated 3.79/5 from 67 votes. Choose Black Currant for a aldehydic and balsamic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pomegranate Splash for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Currant or Pomegranate Splash?

Black Currant lasts longest (Black Currant 100/100, Pomegranate Splash 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Currant or Pomegranate Splash?

Black Currant projects furthest (Black Currant 100/100, Pomegranate Splash 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Currant and Pomegranate Splash smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pomegranate, Violet and Musk.

Is Black Currant or Pomegranate Splash better for summer or winter?

Black Currant suits daytime wear; Pomegranate Splash suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Currant and Pomegranate Splash?

Black Currant has top notes of Black Currant, Lemongrass, Mandarin Orange and Apricot, heart notes of Geranium, Violet, Cardamom and Mint, a base of Labdanum, Cedar, Vanilla and Musk. Pomegranate Splash has top notes of Pomegranate, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rhuburb and Violet, a base of Musk, Vanille and Amber.