No. 2 Extreme vs Pomelo
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No. 2 Extreme takes 3 of 4 categories.
No. 2 ExtremeChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
PomeloChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
No. 2 Extreme3/4
Pomelo1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- No. 2 Extreme
- Sillage & projection
- No. 2 Extreme
- Value for money
- Pomelo
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- No. 2 Extreme
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
No. 2 ExtremeAus Liebe zum DuftPomeloProadWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.26/ 5 · 202 votes
Have 25%Had 9%Want 66%
3.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate71%Love
29%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
50%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
50%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo. 2 Extreme
SillageNo. 2 Extreme
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPomeloBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
leather84%
citrus77%
powdery69%
animalic61%
citrus100%
fresh spicy83%
aromatic65%
sweet48%
woody30%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black CurrantGrapefruitBergamotGingerSaffronLimeCherry
Heart
IrisVioletBlack PepperCloveRed PepperFig LeafRoseJasmine
Base
LeatherAmberSandalwoodVetiverCedarVanillaPatchouliIncense
Top30 to 60 minutes
PomeloPink PepperBlack Pepper
Heart1 to 2 hours
GrapefruitVioletSea Notes
Base2 to 4 hours
VetiverSandalwoodPatchouliCedarTobaccoTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Violet, Black Pepper and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Pomelo, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
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#3,872
PerfumerMarcus Betzer
Launched—
Reviews45
Overall rank#70,437
PerfumerJutinat Piyaweerawong
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerNo. 2 ExtremeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNo. 2 Extreme is a woody, spicy leather fragrance with a bright fruit and citrus lift at the start. Black currant, grapefruit, lime and ginger give the opening bite, while iris, violet and pepper move it into a drier, more textured heart. The base is the main event: leather, amber, woods, incense, patchouli and tonka …
Reviews →Pomelo by Proad delivers a bright, zesty burst of citrus anchored by grounding woods and subtle spices. The scent opens with a sharp spray of fresh pomelo paired with the lively tingle of pink pepper and black pepper. As the sharp rind settles, crisp grapefruit merges with aquatic sea notes and a cool touch of violet.…
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, No. 2 Extreme or Pomelo?
No. 2 Extreme takes 3 of 4 categories. No. 2 Extreme is rated 4.26/5 from 202 votes; Pomelo is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose No. 2 Extreme for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Pomelo for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, No. 2 Extreme or Pomelo?
No. 2 Extreme lasts longest (No. 2 Extreme 86/100, Pomelo 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, No. 2 Extreme or Pomelo?
No. 2 Extreme projects furthest (No. 2 Extreme 78/100, Pomelo 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do No. 2 Extreme and Pomelo smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Violet, Black Pepper and Sandalwood.
Is No. 2 Extreme or Pomelo better for summer or winter?
No. 2 Extreme suits day or night wear; Pomelo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in No. 2 Extreme and Pomelo?
No. 2 Extreme has top notes of Black Currant, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Iris, Violet, Black Pepper and Clove, a base of Leather, Amber, Sandalwood and Vetiver. Pomelo has top notes of Pomelo, Pink Pepper and Black Pepper, heart notes of Grapefruit, Violet and Sea Notes, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Cedar.
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