Pomelo vs Flashback
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
PomeloChoose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
FlashbackChoose it for a fruity and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Pomelo2/4
Flashback2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Flashback
- Sillage & projection
- Flashback
- 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
PomeloButterfly Thai PerfumeFlashbackétherWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.58/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%
5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFlashback
SillageFlashback
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPomeloBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
amber88%
green77%
warm spicy65%
aromatic53%
fresh spicy42%
fruity100%
amber92%
sweet84%
citrus77%
woody69%
aromatic61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both amber, citrus and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PomeloGrapefruitLime
Heart
Herbal NotesVetiver
Base
AmbergrisAgarwoodBenzoinSaffron
Top
GrapefruitRhubarbLime
Heart
Dried FruitsRed BerriesSaffron
Base
AmbergrisLabdanumVetiverTobacco
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lime, Vetiver and Ambergris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#36,739
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#47,821
PerfumerMaria Bubnova
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerPomeloHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPomelo by Butterfly Thai Perfume opens with a bright hit of pomelo, grapefruit, and lime, then settles into a greener citrus aromatic shape with herbs and vetiver underneath. The dry-down adds ambergris, benzoin, saffron, and a light oud nuance, giving the freshness a warmer, resinous base. It looks best suited to spr…
Reviews →Flashback by éther kicks off with an energetic blast of tart rhubarb, zesty lime, and bitter grapefruit that wakes up your senses right away. As the bright citrus settles, the scent moves into a rich heart of sweet dried fruits, tart red berries, and warm saffron. The base anchors the entire blend with dry tobacco lea…
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 Flashback?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Pomelo is rated 4.58/5 from 7 votes; Flashback is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Pomelo for a citrus and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Flashback for a fruity and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Pomelo or Flashback?
Flashback lasts longest (Flashback 80/100, Pomelo 77/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Pomelo or Flashback?
Flashback projects furthest (Flashback 88/100, Pomelo 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Pomelo and Flashback smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lime, Vetiver and Ambergris.
Is Pomelo or Flashback better for summer or winter?
Pomelo suits daytime wear; Flashback suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Pomelo and Flashback?
Pomelo has top notes of Pomelo, Grapefruit and Lime, heart notes of Herbal Notes and Vetiver, a base of Ambergris, Agarwood, Benzoin and Saffron. Flashback has top notes of Grapefruit, Rhubarb and Lime, heart notes of Dried Fruits, Red Berries and Saffron, a base of Ambergris, Labdanum, Vetiver and Tobacco.
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