Fragrance comparison

Pomelo vs M+

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 21 ratings analysed

Pomelo

Proad

3.002 votes

Rank #70,437 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

M+

Mandarina Duck

3.5819 votes

Rank #50,690 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

M+ takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

Pomelo1/5

M+4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PomeloProad

M+Mandarina Duck

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

3.58/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 33%Had 36%Want 31%

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

26%Love

37%Like

5%Ok

32%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityPomelo

SillageM+

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value88

Category winnerM+Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic65%

sweet48%

woody30%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

violet69%

citrus61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both fresh spicy, citrus 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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderBlack PepperLemonGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

VioletCypressIris

Base5-7 hrs

Tonka BeanCedarVetiverAmber

Category winnerM+Longest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer86

Fall86

Winter57

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,437

PerfumerJutinat Piyaweerawong

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,690

PerfumerVéronique Nyberg

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerM+Higher 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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Mandarina Duck M+ opens with an immediate snap of tart grapefruit and sharp black pepper that quickly settles into aromatic French lavender. It smells crisp, dry, and unmistakably masculine right from the first spray. The heart brings out green cypress needles and a cool, powdery iris that keeps the profile crisp with…

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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 M+?

M+ takes 4 of 5 categories. Pomelo is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; M+ is rated 3.58/5 from 19 votes. Choose Pomelo for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose M+ for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pomelo or M+?

Pomelo lasts longest (Pomelo 60/100, M+ 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pomelo or M+?

M+ projects furthest (M+ 57/100, Pomelo 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pomelo and M+ smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Grapefruit, Violet and Vetiver.

Is Pomelo or M+ better for summer or winter?

Pomelo suits daytime wear; M+ suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pomelo and M+?

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. M+ has top notes of Lavender, Black Pepper, Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Violet, Cypress and Iris, a base of Tonka Bean, Cedar, Vetiver and Amber.