M
Citrus · 2011

Pomelo

Rating3.8 ★ 324 votes
GenderUnisex
Year2011
Best for summerDaytime wearmoderate sillageModerate
Collection

The pyramid

?
Top / Heart / BaseThe three tiers of the pyramid: first impression, the character, and the long-lasting foundation.More in Learn →
6 notes
topfirst impression
heartthe character
basethe foundation

At a glance

community scores
Longevity
?
LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
49
fleetingeternal
Sillage / projection
?
ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
35
intimateenormous
Price value42
overpricedgreat value
Gender lean45
femininemasculine

Accord radar

?
AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
top 8
CitrusWoodyAromaticEarthyWarm SpicyPatchouliFresh SpicyRose
Full accord breakdown

Main accords

top 8
Citrus
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Warm Spicy
Patchouli
Fresh Spicy
Rose

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
8%
weak
17%
moderate
55%
long lasting
12%
eternal
9%
Sillage
intimate
20%
moderate
59%
strong
15%
enormous
6%
Season
spring
35%
summer
44%
fall
12%
winter
8%
Time of day
day
82%
night
18%
Gender
female
7%
more female
21%
unisex
60%
more male
10%
male
2%
Value
way overpriced
11%
overpriced
22%
ok
59%
good value
8%
great value
1%

Smells similar

by scent profile

Similarity is based on note and accord overlap, not molecular analysis.

Where it sits

nearest by scent

Open the full scent map →

How its notes pair

RosePomeloVetiverClovePatchouliSuede
topheartbase

Signature pair: Vetiver and Clove

Open its full wheel →

All perfumes similar to Pomelo →Cheaper dupes →All comparisons →Pomelo vs Concentré de Pamplemousse Rose Hermès →Pomelo vs Light Blue Pour Homme Eau de Toilette Dolce&Gabbana →Pomelo vs Vetiver Pamplemousse Zara →

In plain words

The main accords of Pomelo are citrus and woody. It opens with Pomelo and Rose, reveals Vetiver and Clove at its heart, and dries down to Patchouli and Suede. It lasts a moderate time and projects moderately; people reach for it in summer, mostly by day.

How a perfume unfolds →