Fragrance comparison

Pomelos No 21 vs Роза (Rose)

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 53 ratings analysed

3 wins

Pomelos No 21

M. Micallef

3.8552 votes

Rank #34,343 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Роза (Rose)

Parli Parfum

2.001 votes

Rank #74,446 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pomelos No 21 takes 3 of 3 categories.

Pomelos No 21
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Роза (Rose)
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Pomelos No 213/3

Роза (Rose)0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pomelos No 21
Sillage & projection: Pomelos No 21
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pomelos No 21

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pomelos No 21M. Micallef

Роза (Rose)Parli Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 43%Had 23%Want 34%

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 50%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

19%Dislike

2%Hate

52 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityPomelos No 21

SillagePomelos No 21

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

fruity84%

green77%

sweet69%

woody61%

white floral100%

fruity92%

musky84%

floral77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both white floral, fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PomeloMandarin OrangePeachRhubarb

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

CedarMusk

Top

PeachMagnoliaBergamotMandarin OrangeMelonPear

Heart

RoseTuberosePlumOrchidLily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaJasmineViolet

Base

MuskBlackberryVanillaCedar

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Peach, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer100

Fall35

Winter29

Day100

Night11

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,343

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#74,446

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPomelos No 21Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pomelos No 21 by M. Micallef is a bright citrus fragrance that blends zesty pomelo and mandarin with soft floral touches. Its opening is crisp and energetic, balanced by a gentle heart of jasmine and lily-of-the-valley. This refreshing scent settles into a clean, woody musk base, making it a reliable choice for casual…

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Parli Parfum Rose opens with bright melon, juicy peach, and crisp bergamot. The heart introduces magnolia, tuberose, and soft rose over a clean musk base. It wears as a light fruity floral for warm spring mornings and casual errands. The composition stays close to the skin, offering a fresh, shampoo-clean aura without…

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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, Pomelos No 21 or Роза (Rose)?

Pomelos No 21 takes 3 of 3 categories. Pomelos No 21 is rated 3.85/5 from 52 votes; Роза (Rose) is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Pomelos No 21 for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Роза (Rose) for a white floral and fruity character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Pomelos No 21 or Роза (Rose)?

Pomelos No 21 lasts longest (Pomelos No 21 70/100, Роза (Rose) 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pomelos No 21 or Роза (Rose)?

Pomelos No 21 projects furthest (Pomelos No 21 70/100, Роза (Rose) 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pomelos No 21 and Роза (Rose) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Peach, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine.

Is Pomelos No 21 or Роза (Rose) better for summer or winter?

Pomelos No 21 suits daytime wear; Роза (Rose) suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pomelos No 21 and Роза (Rose)?

Pomelos No 21 has top notes of Pomelo, Mandarin Orange, Peach and Rhubarb, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Cedar and Musk. Роза (Rose) has top notes of Peach, Magnolia, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Tuberose, Plum and Orchid, a base of Musk, Blackberry, Vanilla and Cedar.