Fragrance comparison

Histoire D'Amour 2 vs Pomegranate Noir

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 3,609 ratings analysed

4 wins

Histoire D'Amour 2

Aubusson

3.56100 votes

Rank #6,931 OzonicAquatic

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24%scent match

Clearly different

Pomegranate Noir

Jo Malone London

3.803,509 votes

Rank #3,700 WoodyWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Histoire D'Amour 2 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Histoire D'Amour 2
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Pomegranate Noir
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Histoire D'Amour 24/7

Pomegranate Noir3/7

Ratings & consensus: Pomegranate Noir
Community sentiment: Pomegranate Noir
Longevity: Histoire D'Amour 2
Sillage & projection: Histoire D'Amour 2
Value for money: Histoire D'Amour 2
Versatility: Histoire D'Amour 2
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pomegranate Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Histoire D'Amour 2Aubusson

Pomegranate NoirJo Malone London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.56/ 5 · 100 votes

Have 29%Had 16%Want 54%

3.80/ 5 · 3,509 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerPomegranate NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

12%Love

40%Like

4%Ok

36%Dislike

8%Hate

25 votes

32%Love

38%Like

9%Ok

19%Dislike

2%Hate

3,509 votes

Category winnerPomegranate NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityHistoire D'Amour 2

SillageHistoire D'Amour 2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value40

Category winnerHistoire D'Amour 2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

ozonic100%

aquatic91%

fruity83%

lavender74%

white floral65%

sweet56%

woody100%

warm spicy88%

fruity77%

sweet65%

amber53%

fresh spicy42%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

WatermelonLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRaspberry

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

PomegranateRhuburbPlumRaspberryWatermelon

Heart2-4 hrs

ClovePink PepperGuaiac WoodOlibanumOpoponaxRoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

Virginia CedarPatchouliAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesWatermelon, Lily-of-the-Valley and Raspberry. Durations are only published for Pomegranate Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night10

Spring48

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Category winnerHistoire D'Amour 2Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men15

Unisex57

Women28

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,931

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews50

Overall rank#3,700

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews206

Category winnerPomegranate NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Histoire D'Amour 2 by Aubusson presents a crisp, ozonic opening defined by dominant watermelon and raspberry notes. This floral fruity composition offers a light, airy feel that settles quickly on the skin. It serves as a straightforward option for those seeking a refreshing, water-based scent profile for casual dayti…

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Jo Malone London Pomegranate Noir subverts the classic fresh cologne formula by leaning straight into brooding spice and tart ruby fruit. The initial spray delivers a sharp jolt of astringent pomegranate, sour rhubarb, and dark plum that quickly meets an intense wall of crushed clove. It is dry, tannic, and unapologet…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Histoire D'Amour 2 or Pomegranate Noir?

Histoire D'Amour 2 takes 4 of 7 categories. Histoire D'Amour 2 is rated 3.56/5 from 100 votes; Pomegranate Noir is rated 3.80/5 from 3,509 votes. Choose Histoire D'Amour 2 for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Pomegranate Noir for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Histoire D'Amour 2 or Pomegranate Noir?

Histoire D'Amour 2 lasts longest (Histoire D'Amour 2 79/100, Pomegranate Noir 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Histoire D'Amour 2 or Pomegranate Noir?

Histoire D'Amour 2 projects furthest (Histoire D'Amour 2 70/100, Pomegranate Noir 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Histoire D'Amour 2 and Pomegranate Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Watermelon, Lily-of-the-Valley and Raspberry.

Is Histoire D'Amour 2 or Pomegranate Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Histoire D'Amour 2 is the stronger pick. For winter, Pomegranate Noir is the stronger pick. Histoire D'Amour 2 suits daytime wear; Pomegranate Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Histoire D'Amour 2 and Pomegranate Noir?

Histoire D'Amour 2 features Watermelon, Lavender, Lily-of-the-Valley and Raspberry. Pomegranate Noir has top notes of Pomegranate, Rhuburb, Plum and Raspberry, heart notes of Clove, Pink Pepper, Guaiac Wood and Olibanum, a base of Virginia Cedar, Patchouli, Amber and Musk.