Fragrance comparison

Oud Wasat vs Pomelo Assoluto

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 99 ratings analysed

3 wins

Oud Wasat

Tiziana Terenzi

3.605 votes

Rank #55,725 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Pomelo Assoluto

Gritti

3.9494 votes

Rank #18,762 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Wasat takes 3 of 4 categories.

Oud Wasat
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Pomelo Assoluto
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Oud Wasat3/4

Pomelo Assoluto1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Oud Wasat
Sillage & projection: Oud Wasat
Value for money: Oud Wasat
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

Oud WasatTiziana Terenzi

Pomelo AssolutoGritti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 8%Had 2%Want 90%

3.94/ 5 · 94 votes

Have 29%Had 5%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 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

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityOud Wasat

SillageOud Wasat

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value35

Category winnerOud WasatBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

oud92%

powdery84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

citrus100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

musky65%

marine53%

woody42%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotRoseGeraniumGrapefruit

Heart

IncenseCardamomJuniper BerriesCedarPepper

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaHeliotropeAmberSandalwoodMuskPatchouli

Top30 to 45 minutes

PomeloGrapefruitMarine notesPink Pepper

Heart2 to 3 hours

Green TeaJuniper BerriesMagnoliaRoseCardamom

Base3 to 4 hours

MuskWhite WoodsAmber

InformationalShared notesRose, Grapefruit, Cardamom and Juniper Berries. Durations are only published for Pomelo Assoluto, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer50

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring57

Summer100

Fall19

Winter11

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex0

Women33

Men24

Unisex66

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,725

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#18,762

PerfumerLuca Gritti

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerPomelo AssolutoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oud Wasat by Tiziana Terenzi hits the skin with a loud, sharp blast of citrus and heavy florals, dominated by geranium and bitter grapefruit. As it warms, the initial brightness fades, giving way to a dusty cloud of incense, cedar, and black pepper that feels dry and metallic. The base settles into a heavy, dark agarw…

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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, Oud Wasat or Pomelo Assoluto?

Oud Wasat takes 3 of 4 categories. Oud Wasat is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes; Pomelo Assoluto is rated 3.94/5 from 94 votes. Choose Oud Wasat for a woody and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Pomelo Assoluto for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Wasat or Pomelo Assoluto?

Oud Wasat lasts longest (Oud Wasat 90/100, Pomelo Assoluto 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Wasat or Pomelo Assoluto?

Oud Wasat projects furthest (Oud Wasat 83/100, Pomelo Assoluto 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Wasat and Pomelo Assoluto smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Grapefruit, Cardamom and Juniper Berries.

Is Oud Wasat or Pomelo Assoluto better for summer or winter?

Oud Wasat suits daytime wear; Pomelo Assoluto suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Wasat and Pomelo Assoluto?

Oud Wasat has top notes of Bergamot, Rose, Geranium and Grapefruit, heart notes of Incense, Cardamom, Juniper Berries and Cedar, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Heliotrope and Amber. 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.