Fragrance comparison

Pomelo vs Blue Cypress

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 31 ratings analysed

Pomelo

Amberfig

3.008 votes

Rank #70,468 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Blue Cypress

Amberfig

3.7023 votes

Rank #58,461 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blue Cypress takes 4 of 4 categories.

Pomelo
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Blue Cypress
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Pomelo0/4

Blue Cypress4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PomeloAmberfig

Blue CypressAmberfig

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 13%Had 5%Want 82%

3.70/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 32%Had 8%Want 59%

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

39%Love

30%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

9%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityBlue Cypress

SillageBlue Cypress

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value66

Category winnerBlue CypressBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

fresh77%

amber65%

lavender53%

herbal42%

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

amber70%

herbal60%

lavender50%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, amber and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PomeloLemonCitronIce

Heart

LavenderChamomileTonka Bean

Base

VetiverWinterberryAmbroxan

Top

CypressCorianderLavenderCardamom

Heart

Ylang-YlangLilyChamomileRose

Base

AmbroxanWhite MuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesLavender, Chamomile, Vetiver and Ambroxan. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer89

Fall78

Winter44

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men38

Unisex50

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,468

PerfumerDavid Magalhães

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,461

PerfumerDavid Magalhães

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlue CypressHigher 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.

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Blue Cypress by Amberfig is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Blue Cypress was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is David Magalhães. Top notes are Cypress, Coriander, Lavender and Cardamom; middle notes are Ylang-Ylang, Lily, Chamomile and Rose; base notes are Ambroxan, White Musk and Vetive…

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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, Pomelo or Blue Cypress?

Blue Cypress takes 4 of 4 categories. Pomelo is rated 3.00/5 from 8 votes; Blue Cypress is rated 3.70/5 from 23 votes. Choose Pomelo for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Blue Cypress for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Pomelo or Blue Cypress?

Blue Cypress lasts longest (Blue Cypress 80/100, Pomelo 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pomelo or Blue Cypress?

Blue Cypress projects furthest (Blue Cypress 73/100, Pomelo 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pomelo and Blue Cypress smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, amber and lavender accords. Common notes include Lavender, Chamomile, Vetiver and Ambroxan.

Is Pomelo or Blue Cypress better for summer or winter?

Pomelo suits daytime wear; Blue Cypress suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pomelo and Blue Cypress?

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. Blue Cypress has top notes of Cypress, Coriander, Lavender and Cardamom, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Lily, Chamomile and Rose, a base of Ambroxan, White Musk and Vetiver.