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The Pour Un Ete vs Citrus Sorbet

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

Updated 620 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Pour Un Ete takes 4 of 4 categories.

  • The Pour Un Ete

    Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Citrus Sorbet

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

The Pour Un Ete4/4
Citrus Sorbet0/4
Ratings & consensus
The Pour Un Ete
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
The Pour Un Ete
Sillage & projection
The Pour Un Ete
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
The Pour Un Ete

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
The Pour Un EteL'Artisan Parfumeur
Citrus SorbetAnthousa
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.93/ 5 · 607 votes
Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%
3.15/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 40%Had 17%Want 43%
Category winnerThe Pour Un EteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
25%Love
57%Like
4%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate

607 votes

8%Love
46%Like
0%Ok
46%Dislike
0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity50
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate54
Category winners

LongevityThe Pour Un Ete

SillageThe Pour Un Ete

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value42
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
green91%
white floral83%
aromatic74%
fresh spicy65%
fresh56%
citrus100%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy65%
white floral48%
fresh30%
Scent match68%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Top
Amalfi LemonBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
JasmineBasilNeroliMint
Base
MuskTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesJasmine, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Musk. Durations are only published for The Pour Un Ete, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring67
Summer100
Fall13
Winter4
Day100
Night21
Spring100
Summer100
Fall67
Winter0
Day100
Night20
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex67
Women33
Casual 43%Work 35%Date 15%Party 8%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,399

PerfumerOlivia Giacobetti

Launched—

Reviews47

Overall rank#54,965

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerThe Pour Un EteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Pour Un Ete by L'Artisan Parfumeur translates directly to tea for a summer, and that is exactly what it delivers. Built by Olivia Giacobetti in 1995, this classic aromatic green scent opens with a cooling splash of Amalfi lemon, bergamot, and crushed peppermint leaves. Within minutes, it settles into an iced glass…

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Citrus Sorbet by Anthousa opens with bright lemon, bergamot and mandarin, but wearer feedback suggests the citrus is quickly joined by bitter herbs, minty green edges and a musky tonka base. It is best approached as a sharp citrus aromatic, not a sweet dessert-style citrus. This will suit someone who likes brisk, herb…

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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, The Pour Un Ete or Citrus Sorbet?

The Pour Un Ete takes 4 of 4 categories. The Pour Un Ete is rated 3.93/5 from 607 votes; Citrus Sorbet is rated 3.15/5 from 13 votes. Choose The Pour Un Ete for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Citrus Sorbet for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Pour Un Ete or Citrus Sorbet?

The Pour Un Ete lasts longest (The Pour Un Ete 53/100, Citrus Sorbet 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Pour Un Ete or Citrus Sorbet?

The Pour Un Ete projects furthest (The Pour Un Ete 55/100, Citrus Sorbet 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Pour Un Ete and Citrus Sorbet smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and white floral accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Musk.

Is The Pour Un Ete or Citrus Sorbet better for summer or winter?

The Pour Un Ete suits daytime wear; Citrus Sorbet suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Pour Un Ete and Citrus Sorbet?

The Pour Un Ete features Tea, Jasmine, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Musk. Citrus Sorbet has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Basil, Neroli and Mint, a base of Musk and Tonka Bean.

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