Fragrance comparison

Histoire D'Amour 2 vs Pomegranate Noir Christmas Edition

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 125 ratings analysed

4 wins

Histoire D'Amour 2

Aubusson

3.56100 votes

Rank #6,931 OzonicAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Pomegranate Noir Christmas Edition

Jo Malone London

3.5625 votes

Rank #42,717 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

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

Histoire D'Amour 24/7

Pomegranate Noir Christmas Edition3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Histoire D'Amour 2Aubusson

Pomegranate Noir Christmas EditionJo Malone London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.56/ 5 · 100 votes

Have 29%Had 16%Want 54%

3.56/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 14%Had 7%Want 79%

Category winnerHistoire D'Amour 2Rating 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

40%Love

16%Like

8%Ok

32%Dislike

4%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerPomegranate Noir Christmas EditionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityHistoire D'Amour 2

SillagePomegranate Noir Christmas Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value45

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%

fruity100%

woody92%

sweet84%

white floral77%

rose69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both fruity, white floral 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

PomegranateRaspberryRhubarbPlumWatermelon

Heart2-4 hrs

RosePink PepperCardamonCasablanca LilyJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyGuaiac WoodOpoponax

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliAmberCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesWatermelon, Lily-of-the-Valley and Raspberry. 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

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night10

Spring33

Summer50

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night57

Category winnerPomegranate Noir Christmas EditionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,931

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews50

Overall rank#42,717

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHistoire D'Amour 2Higher 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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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

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

Histoire D'Amour 2 takes 4 of 7 categories. Histoire D'Amour 2 is rated 3.56/5 from 100 votes; Pomegranate Noir Christmas Edition is rated 3.56/5 from 25 votes. Choose Histoire D'Amour 2 for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Pomegranate Noir Christmas Edition for a fruity and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

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

Histoire D'Amour 2 lasts longest (Histoire D'Amour 2 79/100, Pomegranate Noir Christmas Edition 71/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Pomegranate Noir Christmas Edition projects furthest (Pomegranate Noir Christmas Edition 79/100, Histoire D'Amour 2 70/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Watermelon, Lily-of-the-Valley and Raspberry.

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

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

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

Histoire D'Amour 2 features Watermelon, Lavender, Lily-of-the-Valley and Raspberry. 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.