Fragrance comparison

Pomelo vs Heliodor

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 11 ratings analysed

2 wins

Pomelo

Amberfig

3.008 votes

Rank #70,468 CitrusAromatic

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43%scent match

Some overlap

Heliodor

Marcelle Dormoy

4.673 votes

Rank #51,346 CitrusGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pomelo takes 2 of 4 categories.

Pomelo
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Heliodor
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Pomelo2/4

Heliodor1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PomeloAmberfig

HeliodorMarcelle Dormoy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 13%Had 5%Want 82%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 6%Had 12%Want 82%

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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityPomelo

SillagePomelo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

fresh77%

amber65%

lavender53%

herbal42%

citrus100%

green92%

fresh84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

earthy61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh 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

PomeloMandarin OrangeGreen SapGalbanumCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

Green TeaCaloneSea SaltJasmineIrisRose de Mai

Base5-7 hrs

VetiverMuskCedarAmbroxan

InformationalShared notesPomelo, Vetiver and Ambroxan. Durations are only published for Heliodor, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

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#70,468

PerfumerDavid Magalhães

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,346

PerfumerKarine Chevallier

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHeliodorHigher 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 →

Heliodor by Marcelle Dormoy opens with a sparkling burst of pomelo and tart mandarin orange, immediately balanced by crisp green sap and dry cardamom. As the citrus sparkle settles, a soothing heart of steamed green tea and mineral sea salt emerges alongside soft petals of jasmine and powdery iris. The dry-down rests …

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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 Heliodor?

Pomelo takes 2 of 4 categories. Pomelo is rated 3.00/5 from 8 votes; Heliodor is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Pomelo for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Heliodor for a citrus and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Pomelo or Heliodor?

Pomelo lasts longest (Pomelo 60/100, Heliodor 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pomelo or Heliodor?

Pomelo projects furthest (Pomelo 50/100, Heliodor 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pomelo and Heliodor smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pomelo, Vetiver and Ambroxan.

Is Pomelo or Heliodor better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Pomelo and Heliodor?

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. Heliodor has top notes of Pomelo, Mandarin Orange, Green Sap and Galbanum, heart notes of Green Tea, Calone, Sea Salt and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Cedar and Ambroxan.