Fragrance comparison

Heliodor vs Pomelo

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 11 ratings analysed

Heliodor

Marcelle Dormoy

4.673 votes

Rank #51,346 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Pomelo

Amberfig

3.008 votes

Rank #70,468 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pomelo takes 2 of 4 categories.

Heliodor
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Pomelo
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Heliodor1/4

Pomelo2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HeliodorMarcelle Dormoy

PomeloAmberfig

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 6%Had 12%Want 82%

3.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 13%Had 5%Want 82%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

13%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

38%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityPomelo

SillagePomelo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green92%

fresh84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

earthy61%

citrus100%

aromatic88%

fresh77%

amber65%

lavender53%

herbal42%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PomeloMandarin OrangeGreen SapGalbanumCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

Green TeaCaloneSea SaltJasmineIrisRose de Mai

Base5-7 hrs

VetiverMuskCedarAmbroxan

Top

PomeloLemonCitronIce

Heart

LavenderChamomileTonka Bean

Base

VetiverWinterberryAmbroxan

InformationalShared notesPomelo, Vetiver and Ambroxan. Durations are only published for Heliodor, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,346

PerfumerKarine Chevallier

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#70,468

PerfumerDavid Magalhães

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHeliodorHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Heliodor by Marcelle Dormoy opens with a sparkling burst of pomelo and tart mandarin orange, immediately balanced by crisp green sap and dry cardamom. As the citrus sparkle settles, a soothing heart of steamed green tea and mineral sea salt emerges alongside soft petals of jasmine and powdery iris. The dry-down rests …

Reviews →

Pomelo by Amberfig is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Pomelo was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is David Magalhães. Top notes are Pomelo, Lemon, Citron and Ice; middle notes are Lavender, Chamomile and Tonka Bean; base notes are Vetiver, Winterberry and Ambroxan.

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, Heliodor or Pomelo?

Pomelo takes 2 of 4 categories. Heliodor is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Pomelo is rated 3.00/5 from 8 votes. Choose Heliodor for a citrus and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Pomelo for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Heliodor or Pomelo?

Pomelo lasts longest (Pomelo 60/100, Heliodor 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Heliodor or Pomelo?

Pomelo projects furthest (Pomelo 50/100, Heliodor 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Heliodor and Pomelo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pomelo, Vetiver and Ambroxan.

Is Heliodor or Pomelo better for summer or winter?

Heliodor suits day or night wear; Pomelo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Heliodor and Pomelo?

Heliodor has top notes of Pomelo, Mandarin Orange, Green Sap and Galbanum, heart notes of Green Tea, Calone, Sea Salt and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Cedar and Ambroxan. Pomelo has top notes of Pomelo, Lemon, Citron and Ice, heart notes of Lavender, Chamomile and Tonka Bean, a base of Vetiver, Winterberry and Ambroxan.