Fragrance comparison

OT - 23 vs Pomelo Assoluto

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 108 ratings analysed

3 wins

OT - 23

Olfattology

3.9314 votes

Rank #42,940 AromaticMarine

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40%scent match

Some overlap

Pomelo Assoluto

Gritti

3.9494 votes

Rank #18,762 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

OT - 23 takes 3 of 5 categories.

OT - 23
Choose it for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Pomelo Assoluto
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

OT - 233/5

Pomelo Assoluto2/5

Ratings & consensus: Pomelo Assoluto
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: OT - 23
Sillage & projection: OT - 23
Value for money: OT - 23
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pomelo Assoluto

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OT - 23Olfattology

Pomelo AssolutoGritti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 22%Had 4%Want 74%

3.94/ 5 · 94 votes

Have 29%Had 5%Want 67%

Category winnerPomelo AssolutoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

14%Like

14%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

35%Love

39%Like

13%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

94 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityOT - 23

SillageOT - 23

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value35

Category winnerOT - 23Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

marine92%

amber84%

smoky77%

citrus69%

soft spicy61%

citrus100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

musky65%

marine53%

woody42%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and marine

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemonSaffronCassiaMandarin Orange

Heart

Sea NotesIncensePink PepperLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyCardamomJuniper BerriesMyrrh

Base

VanillaCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPrecious WoodsMuskAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliRock roseSandalwood

Top30 to 45 minutes

PomeloGrapefruitMarine notesPink Pepper

Heart2 to 3 hours

Green TeaJuniper BerriesMagnoliaRoseCardamom

Base3 to 4 hours

MuskWhite WoodsAmber

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Cardamom, Juniper Berries and Musk. Durations are only published for Pomelo Assoluto, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring57

Summer100

Fall19

Winter11

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men24

Unisex66

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,940

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#18,762

PerfumerLuca Gritti

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerPomelo AssolutoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

OT - 23 by Olfattology hits the skin with a sharp, medicinal burst of saffron and bitter orange before settling into an unexpected oceanic floral haze. This unisex composition plays a strange game of tug-of-war between cold sea notes and warm, smoky resins like myrrh and gurjan balsam. Unlike typical marine scents tha…

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Pomelo Assoluto by Gritti delivers a sharp, mouthwatering burst of tart pomelo and bitter grapefruit right from the initial spray. Salty marine notes and a slight pinch of pink pepper cut through the bright citrus opening, giving the scent a distinct coastal feel. As the top notes settle, an aromatic core of green tea…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, OT - 23 or Pomelo Assoluto?

OT - 23 takes 3 of 5 categories. OT - 23 is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes; Pomelo Assoluto is rated 3.94/5 from 94 votes. Choose OT - 23 for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Pomelo Assoluto for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, OT - 23 or Pomelo Assoluto?

OT - 23 lasts longest (OT - 23 83/100, Pomelo Assoluto 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, OT - 23 or Pomelo Assoluto?

OT - 23 projects furthest (OT - 23 78/100, Pomelo Assoluto 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do OT - 23 and Pomelo Assoluto smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and marine accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Cardamom, Juniper Berries and Musk.

Is OT - 23 or Pomelo Assoluto better for summer or winter?

OT - 23 suits evening wear; Pomelo Assoluto suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in OT - 23 and Pomelo Assoluto?

OT - 23 has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Saffron and Cassia, heart notes of Sea Notes, Incense, Pink Pepper and Lavender, a base of Vanilla, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Precious Woods and Musk. Pomelo Assoluto has top notes of Pomelo, Grapefruit, Marine notes and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Green Tea, Juniper Berries, Magnolia and Rose, a base of Musk, White Woods and Amber.