Fragrance comparison

Drowning in Zest vs Joli Jolie Pomelo & Rose

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 4 ratings analysed

4 wins

Drowning in Zest

The Dua Brand

3.673 votes

Rank #61,666 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Joli Jolie Pomelo & Rose

Parfums de la Bastide

4.001 votes

Rank #63,993 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Drowning in Zest takes 4 of 5 categories.

Drowning in Zest
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Joli Jolie Pomelo & Rose
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Drowning in Zest4/5

Joli Jolie Pomelo & Rose1/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Drowning in Zest
Sillage & projection: Drowning in Zest
Value for money: Joli Jolie Pomelo & Rose
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Drowning in Zest
Fragranxe ranking: Drowning in Zest

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Drowning in ZestThe Dua Brand

Joli Jolie Pomelo & RoseParfums de la Bastide

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 56%Had 13%Want 31%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 20%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

67%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityDrowning in Zest

SillageDrowning in Zest

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value100

Category winnerJoli Jolie Pomelo & RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

amber77%

green69%

fresh spicy61%

citrus100%

woody92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

vanilla69%

patchouli61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both citrus, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Black CurrantTurkish RoseBlood OrangeBlack PepperGreen NotesPink PepperSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliAmbergrisTangerineBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Pink GrapefruitBlood OrangeTonka BeanPatchouliBenzoinCedarRose

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerDrowning in ZestLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 37%Work 26%Date 21%Party 16%

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 41%Work 35%Date 15%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,666

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,993

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDrowning in ZestHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Drowning in Zest opens with a rush of sweet blood orange, tangy tangerine, and crisp bergamot that smells like a cold citrus soda on a sunny morning. As the bright fruit settles into your skin, smooth vanilla and warm tonka bean rise up, turning the sharp peel into a creamy orange ice pop. A dash of blue ginger, cinna…

Reviews →

A sharp spray of pink grapefruit hits first. It snaps with real tartness. Right alongside it, juicy blood orange cuts through the citrus sting with sweet pulp, creating an immediate thirst-quenching brightness that feels like a cold aperitif under Mediterranean sunshine. Within twenty minutes, the citrus bite softens …

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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, Drowning in Zest or Joli Jolie Pomelo & Rose?

Drowning in Zest takes 4 of 5 categories. Drowning in Zest is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Joli Jolie Pomelo & Rose is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Drowning in Zest for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Joli Jolie Pomelo & Rose for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Drowning in Zest or Joli Jolie Pomelo & Rose?

Drowning in Zest lasts longest (Drowning in Zest 67/100, Joli Jolie Pomelo & Rose 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Drowning in Zest or Joli Jolie Pomelo & Rose?

Drowning in Zest projects furthest (Drowning in Zest 58/100, Joli Jolie Pomelo & Rose 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Drowning in Zest and Joli Jolie Pomelo & Rose smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Blood Orange, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.

Is Drowning in Zest or Joli Jolie Pomelo & Rose better for summer or winter?

Drowning in Zest suits daytime wear; Joli Jolie Pomelo & Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Drowning in Zest and Joli Jolie Pomelo & Rose?

Drowning in Zest features Black Currant, Turkish Rose, Blood Orange, Black Pepper and Green Notes. Joli Jolie Pomelo & Rose features Pink Grapefruit, Blood Orange, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Benzoin.