New Romantics vs Pomander
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Pomander takes 2 of 3 categories.
New RomanticsChoose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
PomanderChoose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
New Romantics1/3
Pomander2/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Pomander
- Sillage & projection
- Pomander
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- New Romantics
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
New RomanticsLushPomanderDSH PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.09/ 5 · 126 votes
Have 54%Had 10%Want 36%
4.50/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 25%Had 10%Want 65%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate22%Love
34%Like
15%Ok
21%Dislike
8%Hate
103 votes
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPomander
SillagePomander
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
warm spicy90%
fresh spicy80%
aromatic70%
green60%
cinnamon50%
citrus100%
warm spicy83%
sweet65%
woody48%
fresh spicy30%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, warm spicy and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
DavanaCitrusesClovesCinnamonOrangeNutmegAllspice
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
OrangeClovesWoody NotesCoal
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesCloves and Orange. Durations are only published for Pomander, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter66
Day–
Night–
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#18,945
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews15
Overall rank#43,666
PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerNew RomanticsHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLush New Romantics opens with bright citrus and davana, then turns warmer and spicier as clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice come forward. It feels lively, fruity, and slightly retro in mood rather than polished or quiet. On skin, it usually reads as a moderate-wearing spicy citrus with a soft balsamic edge. This su…
Reviews →Pomander by DSH Perfumes offers a direct interpretation of the traditional holiday pomander, bringing together bright citrus and aromatic spice. The fragrance centers on juicy orange rind studded with intense cloves, creating an immediate sweet and warm spicy profile. Beneath the vibrant fruit and spice, subtle woody …
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, New Romantics or Pomander?
Pomander takes 2 of 3 categories. New Romantics is rated 3.09/5 from 126 votes; Pomander is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose New Romantics for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Pomander for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Which lasts longer, New Romantics or Pomander?
Pomander lasts longest (Pomander 80/100, New Romantics 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, New Romantics or Pomander?
Pomander projects furthest (Pomander 63/100, New Romantics 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do New Romantics and Pomander smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cloves and Orange.
What are the notes in New Romantics and Pomander?
New Romantics features Davana, Citruses, Cloves, Cinnamon and Orange. Pomander features Orange, Cloves, Woody Notes and Coal.
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