Fragrance comparison

Pomelos No 21 vs Rose Gold

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 69 ratings analysed

3 wins

Pomelos No 21

M. Micallef

3.8552 votes

Rank #31,172 CitrusWhite Floral

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43%scent match

Some overlap

Rose Gold

Jivago

3.6517 votes

Rank #22,022 PowderyFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pomelos No 21 takes 3 of 5 categories.

Pomelos No 21
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Rose Gold
Choose it for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Pomelos No 213/5

Rose Gold2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pomelos No 21M. Micallef

Rose GoldJivago

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 43%Had 23%Want 34%

3.65/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 33%Had 9%Want 58%

Category winnerPomelos No 21Rating 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

24%Love

41%Like

18%Ok

12%Dislike

6%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityPomelos No 21

SillagePomelos No 21

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value75

Category winnerRose GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

fruity84%

green77%

sweet69%

woody61%

powdery100%

fruity92%

floral84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

rose61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, 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

Top15-30 mins

PeachMandarin OrangeLemonAnise

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseLily-of-the-ValleyOrchidYlang-YlangJasmineWhite Carnation

Base6-8 hrs

Orris RootMuskSandalwoodPalisander RosewoodAmberCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Peach, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Rose Gold, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer100

Fall35

Winter29

Day100

Night11

Spring100

Summer86

Fall43

Winter43

Day100

Night26

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 39%Work 35%Date 18%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,172

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,022

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerRose GoldHigher 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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Jivago Rose Gold offers a powdery peach and floral bouquet that feels like chilled peach tea enjoyed in the garden. Released in 2012, this feminine blend opens with juicy mandarin orange, bright lemon, and sweet fuzzy peach touched by a hint of spicy anise. As the bright citrus top settles, lush rose, delicate lily-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, Pomelos No 21 or Rose Gold?

Pomelos No 21 takes 3 of 5 categories. Pomelos No 21 is rated 3.85/5 from 52 votes; Rose Gold is rated 3.65/5 from 17 votes. Choose Pomelos No 21 for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Rose Gold for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pomelos No 21 or Rose Gold?

Pomelos No 21 lasts longest (Pomelos No 21 70/100, Rose Gold 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pomelos No 21 or Rose Gold?

Pomelos No 21 projects furthest (Pomelos No 21 70/100, Rose Gold 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pomelos No 21 and Rose Gold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Peach, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine.

Is Pomelos No 21 or Rose Gold better for summer or winter?

Pomelos No 21 suits daytime wear; Rose Gold suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pomelos No 21 and Rose Gold?

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. Rose Gold has top notes of Peach, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Anise, heart notes of Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Orchid and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Orris Root, Musk, Sandalwood and Palisander Rosewood.