Fragrance comparison

Sel de Pamplemousse vs Nizar

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 24 ratings analysed

2 wins

Sel de Pamplemousse

Zara

4.1723 votes

Rank #34,350 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

66%scent match

Closely related

Nizar

Mirozuki

4.001 votes

Rank #59,141 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sel de Pamplemousse takes 2 of 4 categories.

Sel de Pamplemousse
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Nizar
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall.

Sel de Pamplemousse2/4

Nizar1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Nizar
Value for money: Sel de Pamplemousse
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sel de Pamplemousse

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sel de PamplemousseZara

NizarMirozuki

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 31%Had 16%Want 53%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

26%Like

22%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageNizar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSel de PamplemousseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic86%

soft spicy72%

woody58%

earthy44%

fresh spicy30%

aromatic100%

citrus90%

lavender80%

soft spicy70%

fresh spicy60%

woody50%

Scent match66%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and soft spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Grapefruit

Heart

Pink Pepper

Base

Vetiver

Top

Pink PepperGrapefruitLavender

Heart

CedarSage

Base

VetiverAmberWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Pink Pepper 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

Spring65

Summer100

Fall18

Winter12

Day100

Night7

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex38

Women58

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,350

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#59,141

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSel de PamplemousseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara Sel de Pamplemousse opens with a sharp burst of crushed grapefruit rind that immediately brightens skin on a hot summer morning. The citrus note feels bitter, realistic, and tart rather than sugary. Within twenty minutes, pink pepper simmers beneath the surface, adding a soft spicy sparkle that prevents the fruit…

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Nizar is a crisp aromatic citrus with a polished, modern feel. Grapefruit and pink pepper give it a bright, slightly sharp opening, while lavender, sage and cedar keep it dry and structured rather than juicy or sweet. As it settles, vetiver, amber and white musk add a clean mineral warmth. It reads unisex, streamlined…

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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, Sel de Pamplemousse or Nizar?

Sel de Pamplemousse takes 2 of 4 categories. Sel de Pamplemousse is rated 4.17/5 from 23 votes; Nizar is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Sel de Pamplemousse for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Nizar for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, Sel de Pamplemousse or Nizar?

They last about the same: Sel de Pamplemousse 60/100, Nizar 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Sel de Pamplemousse or Nizar?

Nizar projects furthest (Nizar 50/100, Sel de Pamplemousse 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sel de Pamplemousse and Nizar smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and soft spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Pink Pepper and Vetiver.

Is Sel de Pamplemousse or Nizar better for summer or winter?

Sel de Pamplemousse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sel de Pamplemousse and Nizar?

Sel de Pamplemousse has top notes of Grapefruit, heart notes of Pink Pepper, a base of Vetiver. Nizar has top notes of Pink Pepper, Grapefruit and Lavender, heart notes of Cedar and Sage, a base of Vetiver, Amber and White Musk.