Chrysalide vs Pomelo
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
58%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Chrysalide takes 4 of 5 categories.
ChrysalideChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
PomeloChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Chrysalide4/5
Pomelo1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Chrysalide
- Sillage & projection
- Chrysalide
- Value for money
- Pomelo
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Chrysalide
- Fragranxe ranking
- Chrysalide
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ChrysalideL'ArcPomeloProadWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.08/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 35%Had 7%Want 58%
3.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate61%Love
11%Like
11%Ok
8%Dislike
8%Hate
36 votes
50%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
50%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityChrysalide
SillageChrysalide
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPomeloBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody91%
fresh spicy83%
tobacco74%
aromatic65%
oud56%
citrus100%
fresh spicy83%
aromatic65%
sweet48%
woody30%
Scent match58%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
GrapefruitBergamotVetiverOlibanum
Heart2-4 hrs
Laotian OudRoseJasmineNutmegBlack PepperCloves
Base8-12+ hrs
TobaccoAmberGuaiac WoodCedarPatchouliMusk
Top30 to 60 minutes
PomeloPink PepperBlack Pepper
Heart1 to 2 hours
GrapefruitVioletSea Notes
Base2 to 4 hours
VetiverSandalwoodPatchouliCedarTobaccoTonka Bean
Category winnerChrysalideLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer50
Fall100
Winter94
Day69
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
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#21,120
PerfumerMarc Daniel Heimgartner
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#70,437
PerfumerJutinat Piyaweerawong
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerChrysalideHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotChrysalide by L'Arc kicks off with an energetic flash of tart grapefruit and bitter bergamot, paired right away with earthy green vetiver and clean frankincense. As the sharp citrus settles, the perfume shifts into a deep, textured core of rich Laotian oud, velvet red rose, warm nutmeg, and crushed cloves. The dry-dow…
Reviews →Pomelo by Proad delivers a bright, zesty burst of citrus anchored by grounding woods and subtle spices. The scent opens with a sharp spray of fresh pomelo paired with the lively tingle of pink pepper and black pepper. As the sharp rind settles, crisp grapefruit merges with aquatic sea notes and a cool touch of violet.…
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, Chrysalide or Pomelo?
Chrysalide takes 4 of 5 categories. Chrysalide is rated 4.08/5 from 36 votes; Pomelo is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Chrysalide for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Pomelo for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Chrysalide or Pomelo?
Chrysalide lasts longest (Chrysalide 79/100, Pomelo 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Chrysalide or Pomelo?
Chrysalide projects furthest (Chrysalide 68/100, Pomelo 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Chrysalide and Pomelo smell similar?
Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Vetiver, Black Pepper and Tobacco.
Is Chrysalide or Pomelo better for summer or winter?
Chrysalide suits evening wear; Pomelo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Chrysalide and Pomelo?
Chrysalide has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Vetiver and Olibanum, heart notes of Laotian Oud, Rose, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of Tobacco, Amber, Guaiac Wood and Cedar. Pomelo has top notes of Pomelo, Pink Pepper and Black Pepper, heart notes of Grapefruit, Violet and Sea Notes, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Cedar.
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