Fragrance comparison

OE vs Pomelo

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 285 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bogue

3.89283 votes

Rank #3,997 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Pomelo

Proad

3.002 votes

Rank #70,437 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

OE takes 3 of 4 categories.

OE
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Pomelo
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

OE3/4

Pomelo1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OEBogue

PomeloProad

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 283 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

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 hate

42%Love

34%Like

12%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

158 votes

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

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityOE

SillageOE

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value75

Category winnerPomeloBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus83%

woody65%

fresh spicy48%

camphor30%

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic65%

sweet48%

woody30%

Scent match59%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

GrapefruitBergamotLemonCamphorJuniperPineTobaccoCedarRosemaryBlack PepperCypressThyme

No top / heart / base split published

Top30 to 60 minutes

PomeloPink PepperBlack Pepper

Heart1 to 2 hours

GrapefruitVioletSea Notes

Base2 to 4 hours

VetiverSandalwoodPatchouliCedarTobaccoTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Tobacco, Cedar and Black Pepper. Durations are only published for Pomelo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter37

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex38

Women1

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,997

PerfumerAntonio Gardoni

Launched—

Reviews60

Overall rank#70,437

PerfumerJutinat Piyaweerawong

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOEHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

OE opens with a sharp burst of grapefruit, bergamot and lemon, then quickly turns greener and more resinous. Pine, juniper, rosemary and cypress keep it brisk and aromatic, while tobacco, woods and benzoin give the dry-down a dry, slightly smoky warmth. It reads clearly unisex, though many wearers may find it leans tr…

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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.…

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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, OE or Pomelo?

OE takes 3 of 4 categories. OE is rated 3.89/5 from 283 votes; Pomelo is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose OE for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Pomelo for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, OE or Pomelo?

OE lasts longest (OE 78/100, Pomelo 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, OE or Pomelo?

OE projects furthest (OE 68/100, Pomelo 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do OE and Pomelo smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Tobacco, Cedar and Black Pepper.

Is OE or Pomelo better for summer or winter?

Pomelo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in OE and Pomelo?

OE features Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lemon, Camphor and Juniper. 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.