Fragrance comparison

Open Sky vs Pomelo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 682 ratings analysed

3 wins

Open Sky

Byredo

3.65680 votes

Rank #5,818 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Pomelo

Proad

3.002 votes

Rank #73,804 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Open Sky takes 3 of 4 categories.

Open Sky
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.

Open Sky3/4

Pomelo1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Open SkyByredo

PomeloProad

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 680 votes

Have 76%Had 24%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

35%Love

31%Like

14%Ok

12%Dislike

8%Hate

569 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

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityOpen Sky

SillageOpen Sky

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value75

Category winnerPomeloBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus91%

cannabis83%

woody74%

fresh spicy65%

green56%

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic65%

sweet48%

woody30%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PomeloBlack Pepper

Heart

cannabis

Base

VetiverPalo Santo

Top30 to 60 minutes

PomeloPink PepperBlack Pepper

Heart1 to 2 hours

GrapefruitVioletSea Notes

Base2 to 4 hours

VetiverSandalwoodPatchouliCedarTobaccoTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesPomelo, Black Pepper and Vetiver. 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

Winter27

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men16

Unisex76

Women8

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,818

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews110

Overall rank#73,804

PerfumerJutinat Piyaweerawong

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOpen SkyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Open Sky by Byredo offers a crisp, woody, and spicy experience for all genders. It centers on a sharp, zesty pomelo opening that quickly transitions into an herbal cannabis heart. The base features earthy vetiver and palo santo, grounding the scent for warm weather. This fragrance provides a unique, aromatic profile t…

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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, Open Sky or Pomelo?

Open Sky takes 3 of 4 categories. Open Sky is rated 3.65/5 from 680 votes; Pomelo is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Open Sky 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, Open Sky or Pomelo?

Open Sky lasts longest (Open Sky 66/100, Pomelo 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Open Sky or Pomelo?

Open Sky projects furthest (Open Sky 58/100, Pomelo 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Open Sky and Pomelo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pomelo, Black Pepper and Vetiver.

Is Open Sky or Pomelo better for summer or winter?

Pomelo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Open Sky and Pomelo?

Open Sky has top notes of Pomelo and Black Pepper, heart notes of cannabis, a base of Vetiver and Palo Santo. 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.