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Pomelo Sorrento vs OWN II

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

Updated 841 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

OWN II takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Pomelo Sorrento

    Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • OWN II

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

Pomelo Sorrento1/7
OWN II6/7
Ratings & consensus
OWN II
Community sentiment
OWN II
Longevity
OWN II
Sillage & projection
OWN II
Value for money
OWN II
Versatility
OWN II
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Pomelo Sorrento

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Pomelo SorrentoGritti
OWN IIMith
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.08/ 5 · 794 votes
Have 33%Had 13%Want 54%
4.36/ 5 · 47 votes
Have 70%Had 7%Want 22%
Category winnerOWN IIRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
33%Love
48%Like
13%Ok
6%Dislike
1%Hate

794 votes

53%Love
36%Like
6%Ok
2%Dislike
2%Hate

47 votes

Category winnerOWN IIMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity55
〰 Sillage48
♥ Love / hate77
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate84
Category winners

LongevityOWN II

SillageOWN II

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value39
¤ Price value82
Category winnerOWN IIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
fresh spicy83%
green65%
aromatic48%
white floral30%
citrus100%
woody90%
aromatic80%
powdery70%
fresh spicy60%
warm spicy50%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
PomeloGrapefruit
Heart1 to 2 hours
Green TeaWhite FlowersRose
Base2 to 4 hours
VetiverIrisAmber
Top
GrapefruitBergamotPetitgrainCardamom
Heart
PapyrusPineappleVioletIrisRoseJasmine
Base
SandalwoodCedarVetiverAmbergrisMuskOakmossAmberVanilla
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Rose, Vetiver and Iris. Durations are only published for Pomelo Sorrento, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring58
Summer100
Fall11
Winter6
Day100
Night14
Spring100
Summer88
Fall0
Winter28
Day–
Night–
Category winnerOWN IIMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men10
Unisex60
Women30
Men40
Unisex60
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,442

PerfumerLuca Gritti

Launched—

Reviews47

Overall rank#13,099

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerPomelo SorrentoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pomelo Sorrento opens with an immediate burst of bitter grapefruit zest and juicy pomelo pulp. It smells bright, crisp, and intensely refreshing, like peeling thick citrus rinds on a warm morning. As the sharp initial spray softens, herbal green tea and clean white flowers emerge to balance the tart fruitiness with a …

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Mith OWN II is an uplifting citrus and woody fragrance that feels like throwing on a crisp white linen shirt on a sunny morning. The scent opens with an energizing splash of tart grapefruit, bitter petitgrain, and zesty bergamot, gently spiced with crushed cardamom pods. As the brisk opening settles, a soft bouquet of…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Pomelo Sorrento or OWN II?

OWN II takes 6 of 7 categories. Pomelo Sorrento is rated 4.08/5 from 794 votes; OWN II is rated 4.36/5 from 47 votes. Choose Pomelo Sorrento for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose OWN II for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Pomelo Sorrento or OWN II?

OWN II lasts longest (OWN II 64/100, Pomelo Sorrento 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pomelo Sorrento or OWN II?

OWN II projects furthest (OWN II 52/100, Pomelo Sorrento 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pomelo Sorrento and OWN II smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Rose, Vetiver and Iris.

Is Pomelo Sorrento or OWN II better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pomelo Sorrento is the stronger pick. For winter, OWN II is the stronger pick. Pomelo Sorrento suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pomelo Sorrento and OWN II?

Pomelo Sorrento has top notes of Pomelo and Grapefruit, heart notes of Green Tea, White Flowers and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Iris and Amber. OWN II has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Cardamom, heart notes of Papyrus, Pineapple, Violet and Iris, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Vetiver and Ambergris.

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