Fragrance comparison

Pomelo vs Éfesos

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 17 ratings analysed

4 wins

Pomelo

Amberfig

3.008 votes

Rank #70,063 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Éfesos

Thera Cosméticos

3.119 votes

Rank #70,352 White FloralAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pomelo takes 4 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.
Éfesos
Choose it for a white floral and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Pomelo4/4

Éfesos0/4

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: Pomelo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PomeloAmberfig

ÉfesosThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 13%Had 5%Want 82%

3.11/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 33%Had 8%Want 58%

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

11%Love

44%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

22%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate53

Category winners

LongevityPomelo

SillagePomelo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value35

Category winnerPomeloBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

fresh77%

amber65%

lavender53%

herbal42%

white floral100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · 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

Top

Orange BlossomIceLemonWild Orange

Heart

NutmegCardamomAmbraromeLavenderCorianderGeranium

Base

Tonka BeanLiquorVetiverGreen Notes

InformationalShared notesLemon, Ice, Lavender and Tonka Bean. 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–

Spring75

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,063

PerfumerDavid Magalhães

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#70,352

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPomeloHigher 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 →

Éfesos by Thera Cosméticos opens with a cold burst of ice, bitter lemon, and sweet orange blossom that immediately demands attention. As the top notes settle over the first fifteen minutes, a spicy heart of cardamom, nutmeg, and fresh lavender emerges, adding warmth and structure to the bright floral opening. The dry …

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 Éfesos?

Pomelo takes 4 of 4 categories. Pomelo is rated 3.00/5 from 8 votes; Éfesos is rated 3.11/5 from 9 votes. Choose Pomelo for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Éfesos for a white floral and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Pomelo or Éfesos?

Pomelo lasts longest (Pomelo 60/100, Éfesos 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pomelo or Éfesos?

Pomelo projects furthest (Pomelo 50/100, Éfesos 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pomelo and Éfesos smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Ice, Lavender and Tonka Bean.

Is Pomelo or Éfesos better for summer or winter?

Pomelo suits daytime wear; Éfesos suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pomelo and Éfesos?

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. Éfesos has top notes of Orange Blossom, Ice, Lemon and Wild Orange, heart notes of Nutmeg, Cardamom, Ambrarome and Lavender, a base of Tonka Bean, Liquor, Vetiver and Green Notes.