Fragrance comparison

Pomelo vs Citrus Grandis

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 80 ratings analysed

3 wins

Pomelo

Amberfig

3.008 votes

Rank #70,468 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Citrus Grandis

Chris Collins · 2022

3.6872 votes

Rank #18,605 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pomelo takes 3 of 4 categories.

Pomelo
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Citrus Grandis
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Pomelo3/4

Citrus Grandis1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PomeloAmberfig

Citrus GrandisChris Collins

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 13%Had 5%Want 82%

3.68/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 33%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

13%Love

57%Like

18%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

72 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage36

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityPomelo

SillagePomelo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value27

Category winnerPomeloBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

fresh77%

amber65%

lavender53%

herbal42%

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

sweet65%

green48%

aromatic30%

Scent match34%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

YuzuPomeloCitron

Heart1-3 hrs

VerbenaBlack Currant

Base4-6 hrs

VetiverSandalwoodMuskCedarIncenseelemi

InformationalShared notesPomelo, Citron and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Citrus Grandis, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring78

Summer100

Fall9

Winter9

Day100

Night19

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men21

Unisex61

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,468

PerfumerDavid Magalhães

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,605

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched2022

Reviews12

Category winnerCitrus GrandisHigher 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 →

Citrus Grandis by Chris Collins opens with a vivid rush of tart pomelo, sparkling yuzu, and juicy citron. You get the crisp sensation of tearing open fresh citrus rinds on a sunny morning. The alcohol burn fades within seconds. Soon, herbal verbena and a hint of tart black currant emerge, giving the heart a clean, lea…

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, Pomelo or Citrus Grandis?

Pomelo takes 3 of 4 categories. Pomelo is rated 3.00/5 from 8 votes; Citrus Grandis is rated 3.68/5 from 72 votes. Choose Pomelo for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Citrus Grandis for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pomelo or Citrus Grandis?

Pomelo lasts longest (Pomelo 60/100, Citrus Grandis 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pomelo or Citrus Grandis?

Pomelo projects furthest (Pomelo 50/100, Citrus Grandis 36/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pomelo and Citrus Grandis smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pomelo, Citron and Vetiver.

Is Pomelo or Citrus Grandis better for summer or winter?

Pomelo suits daytime wear; Citrus Grandis suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pomelo and Citrus Grandis?

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. Citrus Grandis has top notes of Yuzu, Pomelo and Citron, heart notes of Verbena and Black Currant, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Musk and Cedar.