Fragrance comparison

Cockatiel vs Pomegranate Noir Christmas Edition

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 957 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cockatiel

Zoologist Perfumes

3.37932 votes

Rank #5,157 PowderyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Pomegranate Noir Christmas Edition

Jo Malone London

3.5625 votes

Rank #40,520 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cockatiel takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cockatiel
Choose it for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Pomegranate Noir Christmas Edition
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Cockatiel4/7

Pomegranate Noir Christmas Edition3/7

Ratings & consensus: Cockatiel
Community sentiment: Cockatiel
Longevity: Cockatiel
Sillage & projection: Pomegranate Noir Christmas Edition
Value for money: Pomegranate Noir Christmas Edition
Versatility: Pomegranate Noir Christmas Edition
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cockatiel

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CockatielZoologist Perfumes

Pomegranate Noir Christmas EditionJo Malone London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.37/ 5 · 932 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.56/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 14%Had 7%Want 79%

Category winnerCockatielRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

27%Like

17%Ok

18%Dislike

10%Hate

778 votes

40%Love

16%Like

8%Ok

32%Dislike

4%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerCockatielMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityCockatiel

SillagePomegranate Noir Christmas Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value45

Category winnerPomegranate Noir Christmas EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

fruity91%

sweet83%

green74%

woody65%

vanilla56%

fruity100%

woody92%

sweet84%

white floral77%

rose69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RhubarbRaspberryChampagne

Heart

Powdery NotesMimosaCashmeran

Base

VanillaMuskGuaiac WoodPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

PomegranateRaspberryRhubarbPlumWatermelon

Heart2-4 hrs

RosePink PepperCardamonCasablanca LilyJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyGuaiac WoodOpoponax

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliAmberCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesRhubarb, Raspberry, Musk and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Pomegranate Noir Christmas Edition, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter34

Day–

Night–

Spring33

Summer50

Fall100

Winter83

Day45

Night100

Category winnerPomegranate Noir Christmas EditionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex39

Women59

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 37%Party 29%Work 18%Casual 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,157

PerfumerSven Pritzkoleit

Launched—

Reviews209

Overall rank#40,520

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCockatielHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cockatiel opens with tart rhubarb, raspberry and a fizzy champagne effect, then quickly turns soft, powdery and sweet. On many wearers it settles into vanilla, musk and woods with a fluffy, slightly nostalgic feel. It suits shoppers who enjoy unusual fruity powder scents more than safe everyday crowd-pleasers. Sample…

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Pomegranate Noir Christmas Edition opens with a tart, jewel-toned burst of ruby pomegranate, dark plum, and crisp rhubarb. The initial sharpness softens within minutes. Sweet raspberry and cool watermelon temper the opening bite before smoky heart notes take command. Frankincense, opoponax, and cracked pink pepper bui…

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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, Cockatiel or Pomegranate Noir Christmas Edition?

Cockatiel takes 4 of 7 categories. Cockatiel is rated 3.37/5 from 932 votes; Pomegranate Noir Christmas Edition is rated 3.56/5 from 25 votes. Choose Cockatiel for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Pomegranate Noir Christmas Edition for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cockatiel or Pomegranate Noir Christmas Edition?

They last about the same: Cockatiel 73/100, Pomegranate Noir Christmas Edition 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Cockatiel or Pomegranate Noir Christmas Edition?

Pomegranate Noir Christmas Edition projects furthest (Pomegranate Noir Christmas Edition 79/100, Cockatiel 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cockatiel and Pomegranate Noir Christmas Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Rhubarb, Raspberry, Musk and Guaiac Wood.

Is Cockatiel or Pomegranate Noir Christmas Edition better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cockatiel is the stronger pick. For winter, Pomegranate Noir Christmas Edition is the stronger pick. Pomegranate Noir Christmas Edition suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cockatiel and Pomegranate Noir Christmas Edition?

Cockatiel has top notes of Rhubarb, Raspberry and Champagne, heart notes of Powdery Notes, Mimosa and Cashmeran, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Guaiac Wood and Patchouli. Pomegranate Noir Christmas Edition has top notes of Pomegranate, Raspberry, Rhubarb and Plum, heart notes of Rose, Pink Pepper, Cardamon and Casablanca Lily, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Cedar and Musk.