Fragrance comparison

Heliodor vs Pomelo Sorrento

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 797 ratings analysed

Heliodor

Marcelle Dormoy

4.673 votes

Rank #48,476 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Pomelo Sorrento

Gritti

4.08794 votes

Rank #9,442 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pomelo Sorrento takes 3 of 5 categories.

Heliodor
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Pomelo Sorrento
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Heliodor2/5

Pomelo Sorrento3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HeliodorMarcelle Dormoy

Pomelo SorrentoGritti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 6%Had 12%Want 82%

4.08/ 5 · 794 votes

Have 33%Had 13%Want 54%

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

33%Love

48%Like

13%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

794 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityPomelo Sorrento

SillagePomelo Sorrento

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value39

Category winnerHeliodorBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green92%

fresh84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

earthy61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

green65%

aromatic48%

white floral30%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, green 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

Top30 to 45 minutes

PomeloGrapefruit

Heart1 to 2 hours

Green TeaWhite FlowersRose

Base2 to 4 hours

VetiverIrisAmber

Category winnerHeliodorLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring58

Summer100

Fall11

Winter6

Day100

Night14

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men10

Unisex60

Women30

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,476

PerfumerKarine Chevallier

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,442

PerfumerLuca Gritti

Launched—

Reviews47

Category winnerPomelo SorrentoHigher 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 …

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Pomelo Sorrento opens with an immediate burst of bitter grapefruit zest and juicy pomelo pulp. It smells bright, crisp, and intensely refreshing, like peeling thick citrus rinds on a warm morning. As the sharp initial spray softens, herbal green tea and clean white flowers emerge to balance the tart fruitiness with a …

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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, Heliodor or Pomelo Sorrento?

Pomelo Sorrento takes 3 of 5 categories. Heliodor is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Pomelo Sorrento is rated 4.08/5 from 794 votes. Choose Heliodor for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Pomelo Sorrento for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Heliodor or Pomelo Sorrento?

Pomelo Sorrento lasts longest (Pomelo Sorrento 55/100, Heliodor 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Heliodor or Pomelo Sorrento?

Pomelo Sorrento projects furthest (Pomelo Sorrento 48/100, Heliodor 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Heliodor and Pomelo Sorrento smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pomelo, Green Tea, Iris and Vetiver.

Is Heliodor or Pomelo Sorrento better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Heliodor and Pomelo Sorrento?

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 Sorrento has top notes of Pomelo and Grapefruit, heart notes of Green Tea, White Flowers and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Iris and Amber.