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Pomelo Paradis vs Cabotine

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

Updated 7,342 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cabotine takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Pomelo Paradis

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.

  • Cabotine

    Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Pomelo Paradis2/7
Cabotine5/7
Ratings & consensus
Pomelo Paradis
Community sentiment
Pomelo Paradis
Longevity
Cabotine
Sillage & projection
Cabotine
Value for money
Cabotine
Versatility
Cabotine
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Cabotine

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Pomelo ParadisAtelier Cologne
CabotineGrès
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.05/ 5 · 2,117 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
3.68/ 5 · 5,225 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
Category winnerPomelo ParadisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
34%Love
48%Like
10%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate

2,117 votes

28%Love
41%Like
6%Ok
23%Dislike
3%Hate

5,225 votes

Category winnerPomelo ParadisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity45
〰 Sillage43
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate67
Category winners

LongevityCabotine

SillageCabotine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value35
¤ Price value84
Category winnerCabotineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy65%
green48%
fruity30%
floral100%
white floral92%
aromatic84%
green77%
fruity69%
woody61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both aromatic, green and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Pink GrapefruitCalabrian MandarinBlack Currant
Heart
Orange BlossomMintBulgarian Rose
Base
VetiverAmberIris
Top
CorianderOrange BlossomCassiaBlack CurrantPlumTangerinePeach
Heart
TuberoseHiacynthCarnationJasmineGingerYlang-YlangRoseFreesia
Base
CivetMuskVetiverSandalwoodCedarAmberTonka BeanVanilla
InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Orange Blossom, Bulgarian Rose and Vetiver. 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
Summer0
Fall0
Winter10
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter38
Day–
Night–
Category winnerCabotineMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men4
Unisex54
Women42
Men1
Unisex11
Women88
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,248

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,585

PerfumerJean Claude Delville

Launched—

Reviews206

Category winnerCabotineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pomelo Paradis opens with a sharp burst of juicy pink grapefruit and sweet Calabrian mandarin. The citrus hit feels hyper-realistic, capturing both the tart pulp and the bitter rind. Within twenty minutes, soft crushed mint and green orange blossom emerge, cooling the initial citric bite. The dry down settles quietly …

Reviews →

Cabotine by Grès is a Floral fragrance for women. Cabotine was launched in 1990. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean Claude Delville. Top notes are Coriander, Orange Blossom, Cassia, Black Currant, Plum, Tangerine and Peach; middle notes are Tuberose, Hiacynth, Carnation, Jasmine, Ginger, Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Freesia…

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 Paradis or Cabotine?

Cabotine takes 5 of 7 categories. Pomelo Paradis is rated 4.05/5 from 2,117 votes; Cabotine is rated 3.68/5 from 5,225 votes. Choose Pomelo Paradis for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring. Choose Cabotine for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Pomelo Paradis or Cabotine?

Cabotine lasts longest (Cabotine 74/100, Pomelo Paradis 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pomelo Paradis or Cabotine?

Cabotine projects furthest (Cabotine 69/100, Pomelo Paradis 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pomelo Paradis and Cabotine smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and fruity accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Orange Blossom, Bulgarian Rose and Vetiver.

Is Pomelo Paradis or Cabotine better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pomelo Paradis is the stronger pick. For winter, Cabotine is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pomelo Paradis and Cabotine?

Pomelo Paradis has top notes of Pink Grapefruit, Calabrian Mandarin and Black Currant, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Mint and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Vetiver, Amber and Iris. Cabotine has top notes of Coriander, Orange Blossom, Cassia and Black Currant, heart notes of Tuberose, Hiacynth, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Civet, Musk, Vetiver and Sandalwood.

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