Poivre Pomelo

true perfumery! The last citrus I tried ( comparable to this ) was Summer of 84 by Kerosene and I couldn’t get into that fragrance. This somewhat reminds me of Summer of 84 due to the high quality grapefruit in the opening but Poivre Pomelo goes in a completely different direction. It starts out very juicy and tart but not too thick. Amazingly, that juicy tart grapefruit begins to blend w/the other notes but make no mistake, GRAPEFRUIT is still the leader here and it doesn’t go down without a fight lol. I am strongly considering a full bottle purchase even though (for some reason) I picture this working better on a sophisticated Wall Street woman. But the more it dries down, my feelings are changing and I say nah, I need this for me! This isn’t a rock star fragrance - this is delicate art - thiis is personal space - this is someone unconsciously getting closer and closer to you not realizing it’s b/c of your fragrance Excellent work! As a huge fan of grapefruit, this is a MASTERPIECE. Bottle ordered. Bottle received. This is my first niche fragrance that I feel like isn’t already popular.

I think I may have found the rice scent I've been looking for lol. It's cohesively bright and earthen in all its movements from the opening to the dry down. The brisk pomelo opening was expected but! There's a dusty, rough earthy scent by the middle, which I think comes from the pepper. Delicately sweet and herbal all around. There's an edge to it that reminds me of preparing dry grains of rice before soaking them for the rice cooker. Update after 3ish months and I got a 10mL of this and yeah someday I will full bottle this someday! Brisk I think is still the best word to describe it. The astringent spice of the timut pepper used here I think really rounds out the scent and lifts it up a lot! It really isn't a one-dimensional citrus scent. Spicy, fruity, earthy, with a bright peppery bite that doesn't bite back. The Hermes scent it's being compared to, I think that one only bears the citric facet of Poivre Pomelo, and rings more as grapefruit than pomelo.

The opening is a vibrant and invigorating burst of citrus. Peppery notes add character and a subtle spiciness, gently tickling the nose in the very first seconds. A truly lively and bright start! After a few minutes the fragrance softens and develops a delicate sweetness, likely coming from the floral heart. The composition becomes rounder and smoother, yet it retains its freshness. The transition from the vivid opening to the calmer heart is seamless and pleasant. The base feels restrained and clean. Woody-green, slightly dry, but not heavy. Maté and vetiver provide longevity, while cedar adds structure. Everything is very well-balanced. Overall, this is a versatile and stylish fragrance with an interesting character. It’s especially well-suited for warm weather and for those looking for a citrus scent with an unconventional twist.

This is it– my new favorite unisex citrus perfume. This is like the brighter, peppery sister of Hermes' Eau de Pamplemousse Rose. The grapefruit and the pepper notes are perfectly blended and so complementary (sometimes too strong of a pepper note can give me a terrible headache). The last true citrus perfume I've really been wowed by is Atelier Cologne's Orange Sanguine, which initiated my quest for a beautiful grapefruit/pomelo scent. I don't think I am the only one who thinks that Atelier Cologne's Pomelo Paradis is very juicy and sweet but borders on juvenile. I think Poivre Pomelo is what you are looking for!

Absolutely stunning. The pepper and the citrus are so punchy in the opening. Lots of people on here talking about this disappearing real fast, but I do believe it's more of the wearer going nose blind. I sprayed it on the blotter and came back to sniffing it many hours later, and could clearly smell the perfume even though I thought it had disappeared on my skin. Obviously not as fresh as the opening as the top notes had diffused, but the woodier, warmer base with the osmanthus was still very much there.

It's been about a year or so since I got my sample and then travel size. The travel size aged and it turned out so smooth. Like the brisk sharpness I mentioned earlier – it's gone. It's gentler and calmer now, and I get a shadow of its citrus note. Could be a mix of things related to perfumes aging but yeah it seems the bright punchy pomelo fragrance I once knew went to therapy and is now a chill guy.

In my opinion one of the most interesting interpretations of the grapefruit note. Peppery notes open up this fruit expressed in all its entirety, it is totally perceived with its bitter-sweet side. Fresh, summery, it makes me think of summer, but the super chic 50s one, with striped swimsuits and lots of people on the beach. Really nice. The poster for Comencini's film “Husbands in the City”

Mmmmmmm it’s so yummy! Realistic mouthwatering pomelo/grapefruit scent. Fresh and juicy with amazing peppery and green notes. So in love!

I can really smell the tea and grapefruit, and then the wood comes in as it dries . I'd wear this everyday if I could (price aside)

Mmmm just beautiful. Like lying in bed in the middle of a warm day close to a swimming pool. It's just so pleasurable.

This one smells like an Hermes jardin. Clean citrus with a touch of incense.

I love this, not sweet good balance of pomelo and pepper

From website: Top: Timut Pepper, Grapefruit, Pink Peppercorn Heart: Angelica, Peony, Osmanthus Base: Cedar, Vetiver, Maté There is a useful description of Timut Pepper provided just above (the blurb from the brand). The grapefruit-aspect of the pepper is combined with grapefruit, hence the name. I imagine there was no timut in the database and was replaced with sichuan, but this very very misleading. As a composition, it is excellent and rather lovely. My only criticism is performance. Longevity is about 5-6 hours, but the wonderful grapefruit note (fresh, combined with osmanthus to create something fruity) doesn't last very long (I guess it's to be expected for a citrus note-but still, it's meant to be an EDP), and what you're left with is vetiver, mate, and a hint of grapefruit. By the 5th hour it is mostly musk (which is not listed for some reason). Sillage is intimate though throughout. Overall feel is of something fresh, aromatic and slightly fruity-summery.

Poivre Pomelo is a lovely peppery citrus scent which is both refreshing and tantalising for the senses. It’s dominated by a very realistic grapefruit note - capturing both the sweet, juicy aspect of this glorious fruit alongside the bitter rindy side to it as well. The vibrant kick of pink and black pepper tingle at the nose, contrasting the sweet fruitiness of osmanthus which is reminiscent of soft dried fruits. A dry, earthy base of mate tea and Vetiver round out the scent very nicely too. This scent is great for the summer, it’s refreshing and sophisticated without being just another boring citrus. It’s got some deeper complexities which are really enjoyable, but for me there’s something missing to make it a true love - and yet I can’t quite place what it is.

This is a gorgeous light, realistic grapefruit/pomelo scent! The pepper adds a nice background. Unfortunately, longevity is pretty much non-existent. Three hours in and it's a skin scent, I have to bury my nose in my wrist to smell it. It lasts a bit longer on clothes. I have a travel spray of this, and I'll enjoy using it in summer, but I don't think it's worth a FB. Edit: by the time I'd used up my travel spray up, I loved this! The price point is a lot, but the mix of fresh, tart and pepper notes is unique enough that I'm considering it.

Gonna echo the sentiments of others here- AMAZING scent. juicy JUICY and natural feeling grapefruit/pomelo with just the right amount of spiciness from the pepper. however from my sample as well as just vibes, this is NOT going to last at all. Probably in the vein of a Louis Vuitton freshie like afternoon swim where you spray it, enjoy it, then it is gone. considering getting a 10ml to wear for special summer days or to layer with another skin scent/musk type frag to boost performance.

Very likable and interesting scent, but weak performance made me trade my bottle after 4 or 5 wears. I do understand it is summer scent, and none of this type frags have good performance... Still, at this price range I'm expecting at least 4-5 hours of longevity and 2 hours of moderate projection and sillage. I'm getting from it 1 hour of moderate projection and 2 hours of skin scent. Even generously sprayed on clothes it lasts only 4 hours.

The opening is a 10/10 for me. Nothing short of sensational. Unfortunately, it turns on me in the mid and dry-down, becoming unpleasant and unbearable. I have no idea why. If the opening experience was my full wear experience, I'd run to the nearest store. I strongly recommended anyone to try this.

A very nice grapefruit scent that has a unique twist from the pepper. My favorite grapefruit was the one from Jo Malone but this wil be my new favorite for the upcoming summer. It is both spicy and fresh .

Very fresh, perfect for hot days with the strong notes of grapefruit and pepper with a touch of mate. 100% unisex, easy to wear during holidays and summer. 8/10