Fragrance comparison

Black Forest vs Pomelo Assoluto

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 136 ratings analysed

4 wins

Black Forest

Wild Drops Parfums

4.0242 votes

Rank #17,461 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Pomelo Assoluto

Gritti

3.9494 votes

Rank #18,762 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Forest takes 4 of 7 categories.

Black Forest
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Pomelo Assoluto
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Black Forest4/7

Pomelo Assoluto2/7

Ratings & consensus: Black Forest
Community sentiment: Black Forest
Longevity: Pomelo Assoluto
Sillage & projection: Pomelo Assoluto
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Black Forest
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Black Forest

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black ForestWild Drops Parfums

Pomelo AssolutoGritti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 12%Had 6%Want 82%

3.94/ 5 · 94 votes

Have 29%Had 5%Want 67%

Category winnerBlack ForestRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

36%Like

12%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

42 votes

35%Love

39%Like

13%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

94 votes

Category winnerBlack ForestMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityPomelo Assoluto

SillagePomelo Assoluto

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

conifer48%

green30%

citrus100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

musky65%

marine53%

woody42%

Scent match46%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

Green NotesWormwoodGrapefruit

Heart

FirPineJuniper Berries

Base

White WoodsCedarAmberVetiverMusk

Top30 to 45 minutes

PomeloGrapefruitMarine notesPink Pepper

Heart2 to 3 hours

Green TeaJuniper BerriesMagnoliaRoseCardamom

Base3 to 4 hours

MuskWhite WoodsAmber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Juniper Berries, White Woods and Amber. Durations are only published for Pomelo Assoluto, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer67

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night36

Spring57

Summer100

Fall19

Winter11

Day100

Night41

Category winnerBlack ForestMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex83

Women6

Men24

Unisex66

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,461

PerfumerAnna Nikishina

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#18,762

PerfumerLuca Gritti

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerBlack ForestHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Forest smells like cool forest air, crushed juniper, pine needles and resin, with a faint citrus lift at the top. Reviews consistently describe it as natural, green and woody, more like walking through conifers than wearing a polished mainstream fresh scent. On skin it usually stays close to moderate in projecti…

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Pomelo Assoluto by Gritti delivers a sharp, mouthwatering burst of tart pomelo and bitter grapefruit right from the initial spray. Salty marine notes and a slight pinch of pink pepper cut through the bright citrus opening, giving the scent a distinct coastal feel. As the top notes settle, an aromatic core of green tea…

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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 Forest or Pomelo Assoluto?

Black Forest takes 4 of 7 categories. Black Forest is rated 4.02/5 from 42 votes; Pomelo Assoluto is rated 3.94/5 from 94 votes. Choose Black Forest for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Pomelo Assoluto for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Forest or Pomelo Assoluto?

Pomelo Assoluto lasts longest (Pomelo Assoluto 71/100, Black Forest 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Forest or Pomelo Assoluto?

Pomelo Assoluto projects furthest (Pomelo Assoluto 57/100, Black Forest 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Forest and Pomelo Assoluto smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Juniper Berries, White Woods and Amber.

Is Black Forest or Pomelo Assoluto better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pomelo Assoluto is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Forest is the stronger pick. Black Forest suits daytime wear; Pomelo Assoluto suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Forest and Pomelo Assoluto?

Black Forest has top notes of Green Notes, Wormwood and Grapefruit, heart notes of Fir, Pine and Juniper Berries, a base of White Woods, Cedar, Amber and Vetiver. Pomelo Assoluto has top notes of Pomelo, Grapefruit, Marine notes and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Green Tea, Juniper Berries, Magnolia and Rose, a base of Musk, White Woods and Amber.