Fragrance comparison

Pomelo vs Menthe Froide

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 113 ratings analysed

Pomelo

Amberfig

3.008 votes

Rank #70,468 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Menthe Froide

Aura Perfume

3.93105 votes

Rank #5,060 GreenAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Menthe Froide takes 4 of 4 categories.

Pomelo
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Menthe Froide
Choose it for a green and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Pomelo0/4

Menthe Froide4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PomeloAmberfig

Menthe FroideAura Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 13%Had 5%Want 82%

3.93/ 5 · 105 votes

Have 23%Had 9%Want 68%

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

45%Love

35%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityMenthe Froide

SillageMenthe Froide

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value60

Category winnerMenthe FroideBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

fresh77%

amber65%

lavender53%

herbal42%

green100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

fresh69%

citrus61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PomeloLemonCitronIce

Heart

LavenderChamomileTonka Bean

Base

VetiverWinterberryAmbroxan

Top

BergamotAldehydesPetitgrainTangerinePink PepperLemon

Heart

PeppermintMintIceLavenderCaraway

Base

AmbroxanAmbergrisVetiverOakmossMuskKyara IncenseSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLemon, Ice, Lavender and Vetiver. 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–

Spring70

Summer100

Fall40

Winter10

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,468

PerfumerDavid Magalhães

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,060

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews48

Category winnerMenthe FroideHigher 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 →

Menthe Froide is a striking aromatic green scent that prioritizes crispness above all. Built around a core of peppermint and icy accords, it opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and aldehydes before settling into a steady, bracing minty heart. It is a refreshing choice for high-heat summer days, grounding its volatile…

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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 Menthe Froide?

Menthe Froide takes 4 of 4 categories. Pomelo is rated 3.00/5 from 8 votes; Menthe Froide is rated 3.93/5 from 105 votes. Choose Pomelo for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Menthe Froide for a green and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pomelo or Menthe Froide?

Menthe Froide lasts longest (Menthe Froide 81/100, Pomelo 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pomelo or Menthe Froide?

Menthe Froide projects furthest (Menthe Froide 74/100, Pomelo 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pomelo and Menthe Froide smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Lemon, Ice, Lavender and Vetiver.

Is Pomelo or Menthe Froide better for summer or winter?

Pomelo suits daytime wear; Menthe Froide suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pomelo and Menthe Froide?

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. Menthe Froide has top notes of Bergamot, Aldehydes, Petitgrain and Tangerine, heart notes of Peppermint, Mint, Ice and Lavender, a base of Ambroxan, Ambergris, Vetiver and Oakmoss.