Fragrance comparison

Pomelo vs Chrysalide

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 38 ratings analysed

Pomelo

Proad

3.002 votes

Rank #70,437 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Chrysalide

L'Arc

4.0836 votes

Rank #21,120 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chrysalide takes 4 of 5 categories.

Pomelo
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Chrysalide
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

Pomelo1/5

Chrysalide4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PomeloProad

ChrysalideL'Arc

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

4.08/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 35%Had 7%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

61%Love

11%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityChrysalide

SillageChrysalide

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value43

Category winnerPomeloBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic65%

sweet48%

woody30%

citrus100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

tobacco74%

aromatic65%

oud56%

Scent match58%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 60 minutes

PomeloPink PepperBlack Pepper

Heart1 to 2 hours

GrapefruitVioletSea Notes

Base2 to 4 hours

VetiverSandalwoodPatchouliCedarTobaccoTonka Bean

Top20-30 mins

GrapefruitBergamotVetiverOlibanum

Heart2-4 hrs

Laotian OudRoseJasmineNutmegBlack PepperCloves

Base8-12+ hrs

TobaccoAmberGuaiac WoodCedarPatchouliMusk

Category winnerChrysalideLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter94

Day69

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men54

Unisex42

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,437

PerfumerJutinat Piyaweerawong

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,120

PerfumerMarc Daniel Heimgartner

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerChrysalideHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pomelo by Proad delivers a bright, zesty burst of citrus anchored by grounding woods and subtle spices. The scent opens with a sharp spray of fresh pomelo paired with the lively tingle of pink pepper and black pepper. As the sharp rind settles, crisp grapefruit merges with aquatic sea notes and a cool touch of violet.…

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Chrysalide by L'Arc kicks off with an energetic flash of tart grapefruit and bitter bergamot, paired right away with earthy green vetiver and clean frankincense. As the sharp citrus settles, the perfume shifts into a deep, textured core of rich Laotian oud, velvet red rose, warm nutmeg, and crushed cloves. The dry-dow…

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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 Chrysalide?

Chrysalide takes 4 of 5 categories. Pomelo is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; Chrysalide is rated 4.08/5 from 36 votes. Choose Pomelo for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Chrysalide for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Pomelo or Chrysalide?

Chrysalide lasts longest (Chrysalide 79/100, Pomelo 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pomelo or Chrysalide?

Chrysalide projects furthest (Chrysalide 68/100, Pomelo 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pomelo and Chrysalide smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Grapefruit, Vetiver and Patchouli.

Is Pomelo or Chrysalide better for summer or winter?

Pomelo suits daytime wear; Chrysalide suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pomelo and Chrysalide?

Pomelo has top notes of Pomelo, Pink Pepper and Black Pepper, heart notes of Grapefruit, Violet and Sea Notes, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Cedar. Chrysalide has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Vetiver and Olibanum, heart notes of Laotian Oud, Rose, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of Tobacco, Amber, Guaiac Wood and Cedar.