Fragrance comparison

Pomelo vs The Godfather

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 14 ratings analysed

3 wins

Pomelo

Amberfig

3.008 votes

Rank #70,883 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

The Godfather

Sicili Fragances

3.006 votes

Rank #71,762 CitrusWarm 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 fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Godfather
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Pomelo3/4

The Godfather1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pomelo
Sillage & projection: Pomelo
Value for money: The Godfather
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

The GodfatherSicili Fragances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 13%Had 5%Want 82%

3.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 25%Had 4%Want 71%

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

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

6 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 / hate50

Category winners

LongevityPomelo

SillagePomelo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value56

Category winnerThe GodfatherBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

fresh77%

amber65%

lavender53%

herbal42%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match35%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

PomeloPineappleNutmegClovesPink PepperBlackcurrantBergamot

Heart

CitronCinnamonCardamomRoseGinger

Base

EvernylAmbroxanelemiOakmossVetiverMuskPatchouliSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPomelo, Citron, 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

Summer60

Fall80

Winter40

Day100

Night75

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#70,883

PerfumerDavid Magalhães

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#71,762

PerfumerSalvador Castellanos

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 →

The Godfather opens with bright citrus, pineapple and blackcurrant, then moves into a warmer heart of ginger, cardamom and cinnamon. The overall feel is a modern fruity chypre with a spicy edge rather than a heavy old-school mossy style. On skin, it usually reads crisp first, then smoother and woodier as ambroxan, oak…

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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 The Godfather?

Pomelo takes 3 of 4 categories. Pomelo is rated 3.00/5 from 8 votes; The Godfather is rated 3.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose Pomelo for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Godfather for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pomelo or The Godfather?

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

Which projects more, Pomelo or The Godfather?

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

Do Pomelo and The Godfather smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pomelo, Citron, Vetiver and Ambroxan.

Is Pomelo or The Godfather better for summer or winter?

Pomelo suits daytime wear; The Godfather suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pomelo and The Godfather?

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. The Godfather has top notes of Pomelo, Pineapple, Nutmeg and Cloves, heart notes of Citron, Cinnamon, Cardamom and Rose, a base of Evernyl, Ambroxan, elemi and Oakmoss.