Fragrance comparison

Pomelo vs Absolu Aventus 2023

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2,608 ratings analysed

Pomelo

Amberfig

3.008 votes

Rank #70,468 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Absolu Aventus 2023

Creed

4.382,600 votes

Rank #26,113 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Absolu Aventus 2023 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Pomelo
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Absolu Aventus 2023
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Pomelo1/4

Absolu Aventus 20233/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Absolu Aventus 2023
Sillage & projection: Absolu Aventus 2023
Value for money: Pomelo
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Absolu Aventus 2023

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PomeloAmberfig

Absolu Aventus 2023Creed

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 13%Had 5%Want 82%

4.38/ 5 · 2,600 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

38%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

66%Love

18%Like

8%Ok

3%Dislike

4%Hate

2,600 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityAbsolu Aventus 2023

SillageAbsolu Aventus 2023

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value16

Category winnerPomeloBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

fresh77%

amber65%

lavender53%

herbal42%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

fruity61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PomeloLemonCitronIce

Heart

LavenderChamomileTonka Bean

Base

VetiverWinterberryAmbroxan

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitBergamotPink PepperBlack CurrantPineappleNutmegCloves

Heart2-4 hrs

GingerCinnamonCitronCardamomRose

Base8-10+ hrs

PatchouliVetiverOakmossAmbroxanMuskSandalwoodTonkaEvernyl

InformationalShared notesCitron, Vetiver and Ambroxan. Durations are only published for Absolu Aventus 2023, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter95

Day94

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men92

Unisex6

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,468

PerfumerDavid Magalhães

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,113

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAbsolu Aventus 2023Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pomelo by Amberfig is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Pomelo was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is David Magalhães. Top notes are Pomelo, Lemon, Citron and Ice; middle notes are Lavender, Chamomile and Tonka Bean; base notes are Vetiver, Winterberry and Ambroxan.

Reviews →

Absolu Aventus 2023 by Creed takes the famous smoky pineapple DNA and steeps it in dark, cozy spices. The first spray brings a sharp kick of tart grapefruit, juicy bergamot, and black currant, layered over warm nutmeg and fiery cloves. As the bright citrus settles down, a rich heart of fresh ginger, cinnamon, and subt…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Sweet DreamsHouse Of SillageWINNER vs

Safari ElixirAthoor Al AlamRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

PrometheuNecalliWINNER vs

Bruno ImperialAnfar LondonRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Super CedarByredoRUNNER-UP vs

NorthMendittorosaWINNER

1 person compared this today

BohemeSegreti di LuccaRUNNER-UP vs

Soir de LuneSisleyWINNER

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Pomelo or Absolu Aventus 2023?

Absolu Aventus 2023 takes 3 of 4 categories. Pomelo is rated 3.00/5 from 8 votes; Absolu Aventus 2023 is rated 4.38/5 from 2,600 votes. Choose Pomelo for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Absolu Aventus 2023 for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Pomelo or Absolu Aventus 2023?

Absolu Aventus 2023 lasts longest (Absolu Aventus 2023 71/100, Pomelo 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pomelo or Absolu Aventus 2023?

Absolu Aventus 2023 projects furthest (Absolu Aventus 2023 57/100, Pomelo 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pomelo and Absolu Aventus 2023 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Citron, Vetiver and Ambroxan.

Is Pomelo or Absolu Aventus 2023 better for summer or winter?

Pomelo suits daytime wear; Absolu Aventus 2023 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pomelo and Absolu Aventus 2023?

Pomelo has top notes of Pomelo, Lemon, Citron and Ice, heart notes of Lavender, Chamomile and Tonka Bean, a base of Vetiver, Winterberry and Ambroxan. Absolu Aventus 2023 has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Black Currant, heart notes of Ginger, Cinnamon, Citron and Cardamom, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Oakmoss and Ambroxan.