Pamplemousse vs Katarina Leaf
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
PamplemousseChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Katarina LeafChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pamplemousse2/4
Katarina Leaf2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Pamplemousse
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Katarina Leaf
- Sillage & projection
- Katarina Leaf
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Pamplemousse
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
PamplemousseDSH PerfumesKatarina LeafArmafWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.85/ 5 · 40 votes
Have 37%Had 27%Want 37%
3.89/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 32%Had 6%Want 62%
Category winnerPamplemousseRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate13%Love
70%Like
8%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
40 votes
33%Love
33%Like
28%Ok
0%Dislike
6%Hate
18 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityKatarina Leaf
SillageKatarina Leaf
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fresh spicy83%
aromatic65%
green48%
woody30%
citrus100%
white floral92%
woody84%
musky77%
ozonic69%
powdery61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
GrapefruitBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart30 to 60 minutes
PomeloAmalfi LemonNeroli
Base1 to 2 hours
TeaSandalwood
Top
NeroliGrapefruitMandarin OrangeBergamotMango
Heart
Violet LeafOrange Blossom
Base
MuskCedarSandalwoodAmber
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Neroli. Durations are only published for Pamplemousse, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring90
Summer100
Fall20
Winter10
Day100
Night8
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter43
Day100
Night10
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#22,650
PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz
Launched—
Reviews11
Overall rank#23,373
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerPamplemousseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPamplemousse by DSH Perfumes is a bright, direct citrus fragrance centered on sharp, realistic fruit rinds. The opening delivers a vivid burst of bitter grapefruit, tart bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange. As the initial sharpness settles, Amalfi lemon and pomelo add juicy acidity while neroli introduces a subtle flo…
Reviews →Armaf Katarina Leaf opens with a bright burst of neroli and sharp grapefruit, tempered by a thick splash of mango. As the initial citrus fizz calms, the scent pulls you into a cool green clearing of violet leaf and orange blossom. It is an unusual contrast, pairing watery green notes with a dense, syrupy sweetness tha…
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, Pamplemousse or Katarina Leaf?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Pamplemousse is rated 3.85/5 from 40 votes; Katarina Leaf is rated 3.89/5 from 18 votes. Choose Pamplemousse for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Katarina Leaf for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Pamplemousse or Katarina Leaf?
Katarina Leaf lasts longest (Katarina Leaf 56/100, Pamplemousse 29/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Pamplemousse or Katarina Leaf?
Katarina Leaf projects furthest (Katarina Leaf 67/100, Pamplemousse 30/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Pamplemousse and Katarina Leaf smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Neroli.
Is Pamplemousse or Katarina Leaf better for summer or winter?
Pamplemousse suits daytime wear; Katarina Leaf suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Pamplemousse and Katarina Leaf?
Pamplemousse has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Pomelo, Amalfi Lemon and Neroli, a base of Tea and Sandalwood. Katarina Leaf has top notes of Neroli, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet Leaf and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood and Amber.
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