Fragrance comparison

Rebel Hero vs Pomelo

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

Rebel Hero

Mango

3.4715 votes

Rank #64,166 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Pomelo

Butterfly Thai Perfume

4.587 votes

Rank #34,461 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pomelo takes 3 of 4 categories.

Rebel Hero
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Pomelo
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Rebel Hero1/4

Pomelo3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rebel HeroMango

PomeloButterfly Thai Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.47/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 39%Had 26%Want 35%

4.58/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

53%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityPomelo

SillagePomelo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value75

Category winnerRebel HeroBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody90%

green80%

aromatic70%

warm spicy60%

powdery50%

citrus100%

amber88%

green77%

warm spicy65%

aromatic53%

fresh spicy42%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, green and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MojitoGinSandalwoodSpicy NotesLimeHerbal NotesGrapefruit

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PomeloGrapefruitLime

Heart

Herbal NotesVetiver

Base

AmbergrisAgarwoodBenzoinSaffron

InformationalShared notesLime, Herbal Notes and Grapefruit. Durations are only published for Rebel Hero, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer60

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night50

Spring67

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 42%Work 25%Party 19%Date 14%

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,166

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,461

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerPomeloHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rebel Hero by Mango brings a fizzy, cocktail-inspired blast that immediately wakes up the senses. The opening pours out sharp lime, bitter grapefruit, and a distinct splash of juniper gin. It smells crisp. The citrus hits fast with an invigorating mojito kick, accented by crushed mint and subtle herbal greenery. Withi…

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Pomelo by Butterfly Thai Perfume opens with a bright hit of pomelo, grapefruit, and lime, then settles into a greener citrus aromatic shape with herbs and vetiver underneath. The dry-down adds ambergris, benzoin, saffron, and a light oud nuance, giving the freshness a warmer, resinous base. It looks best suited to spr…

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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, Rebel Hero or Pomelo?

Pomelo takes 3 of 4 categories. Rebel Hero is rated 3.47/5 from 15 votes; Pomelo is rated 4.58/5 from 7 votes. Choose Rebel Hero for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Pomelo for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rebel Hero or Pomelo?

Pomelo lasts longest (Pomelo 77/100, Rebel Hero 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rebel Hero or Pomelo?

Pomelo projects furthest (Pomelo 71/100, Rebel Hero 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rebel Hero and Pomelo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, green and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Herbal Notes and Grapefruit.

Is Rebel Hero or Pomelo better for summer or winter?

Rebel Hero suits daytime wear; Pomelo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rebel Hero and Pomelo?

Rebel Hero features Mojito, Gin, Sandalwood, Spicy Notes and Lime. Pomelo has top notes of Pomelo, Grapefruit and Lime, heart notes of Herbal Notes and Vetiver, a base of Ambergris, Agarwood, Benzoin and Saffron.