Fragrance comparison

Pomelo vs Romeo

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 16 ratings analysed

Pomelo

Amberfig

3.008 votes

Rank #70,468 CitrusAromatic

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40%scent match

Some overlap

Romeo

Aurora Scents

4.008 votes

Rank #56,105 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Pomelo
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Romeo
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Pomelo2/4

Romeo2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PomeloAmberfig

RomeoAurora Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 13%Had 5%Want 82%

4.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 41%Had 0%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

63%Love

13%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPomelo

SillagePomelo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value81

Category winnerRomeoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

fresh77%

amber65%

lavender53%

herbal42%

citrus100%

woody92%

earthy84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic 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

Mandarin OrangeBergamotCitron

Heart

VetiverPatchouliCedarApple

Base

MuskOakmossAmbroxan

InformationalShared notesCitron, 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

Summer100

Fall75

Winter25

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,468

PerfumerDavid Magalhães

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,105

PerfumerLorenzo De Mosici, M.H Gerashi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRomeoHigher 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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Romeo by Aurora Scents delivers a sharp, icy citrus opening that transitions into a grounded, woody heart. Built for men who appreciate clean, masculine aesthetics, it highlights bergamot, cedar, and vetiver. This fragrance sits well in professional settings during spring and summer months, offering a modern, aromatic…

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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 Romeo?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Pomelo is rated 3.00/5 from 8 votes; Romeo is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes. Choose Pomelo for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Romeo for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pomelo or Romeo?

Pomelo lasts longest (Pomelo 60/100, Romeo 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pomelo or Romeo?

Pomelo projects furthest (Pomelo 50/100, Romeo 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pomelo and Romeo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Citron, Vetiver and Ambroxan.

Is Pomelo or Romeo better for summer or winter?

Pomelo suits daytime wear; Romeo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pomelo and Romeo?

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. Romeo has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Citron, heart notes of Vetiver, Patchouli, Cedar and Apple, a base of Musk, Oakmoss and Ambroxan.