Fragrance comparison

Pomelo vs Zaad Expedition Splash

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

3 wins

Pomelo

Proad

3.002 votes

Rank #70,437 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Zaad Expedition Splash

O Boticário

4.333 votes

Rank #53,674 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pomelo takes 3 of 4 categories.

Pomelo
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zaad Expedition Splash
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Pomelo3/4

Zaad Expedition Splash1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PomeloProad

Zaad Expedition SplashO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 60%Had 35%Want 5%

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

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityPomelo

SillagePomelo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value38

Category winnerPomeloBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic65%

sweet48%

woody30%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

aquatic69%

metallic61%

Scent match56%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

Top

Water NotesGinBergamotOrangeThymeMandarin OrangeGrapefruitApple

Heart

Black PepperSageRosemaryOakNutmegVioletRose

Base

VetiverMetallic notesPatchouliCedarSandalwoodMuskLeatherAmber

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Grapefruit, Violet and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Pomelo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer67

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night100

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#53,674

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerZaad Expedition SplashHigher 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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Zaad Expedition Splash by O Boticário delivers an immediate blast of fizzy gin, crisp bergamot, and juicy green apple over cool aquatic water notes. It feels like stepping into a brisk morning breeze with a chilled citrus drink in hand. As the splash settles on your skin, garden fresh rosemary, clean sage, and cracked…

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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 Zaad Expedition Splash?

Pomelo takes 3 of 4 categories. Pomelo is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; Zaad Expedition Splash is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Pomelo for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zaad Expedition Splash for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Pomelo or Zaad Expedition Splash?

Pomelo lasts longest (Pomelo 60/100, Zaad Expedition Splash 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pomelo or Zaad Expedition Splash?

Pomelo projects furthest (Pomelo 50/100, Zaad Expedition Splash 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pomelo and Zaad Expedition Splash smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Grapefruit, Violet and Vetiver.

Is Pomelo or Zaad Expedition Splash better for summer or winter?

Pomelo suits daytime wear; Zaad Expedition Splash suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pomelo and Zaad Expedition Splash?

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. Zaad Expedition Splash has top notes of Water Notes, Gin, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Black Pepper, Sage, Rosemary and Oak, a base of Vetiver, Metallic notes, Patchouli and Cedar.