Best Pomelo by Jo Loves Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
Pomelo by Jo Loves is a citrus fragrance centred on the tart brightness of pomelo, softened by rose and deepened with vetiver, patchouli, cloves, and suede. It combines fresh, fruity sharpness with a warm, spicy, and subtly leathery base. Those drawn to Pomelo’s balance of citrus and spice should focus on fragrances that highlight pomelo, vetiver, cloves, and rose, as these notes shape its distinctive character.
Osmanthus by Ormonde Jayne £235.00
- Key notes:
- jasmine
- osmanthus
- pomelo
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- fruity
- leather
- woody
Osmanthus is a fruity floral white flower from Japan and China.
Like a deliciously crisp spring day, this uplifting creation with Japanese Osmanthus absolute is a beautifully composed bouquet of flowers, embellished with golden citrus notes. Layered on a bed of Egyptian sweet herbs, it is intense, fresh and yet uncomplicated.
Lucienne by Liis £160.00
- Key notes:
- magnolia
- pomelo
- sea salt
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- marine
Inspired by new ways of seeing, Lucienne — meaning light — is an exuberant moment of clarity. Pomelo, lemon zest, and dragonfruit reflect against impressions of creamy magnolia, waterlily and shimmering marine waves.
Mossland 12.09 by Neydo £80.00
- Key notes:
- cedarwood
- cloves
- juniper
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- woody
Inspired by a dream of flying naked over a lush jungle. Your skin tingles from the cold, before you feel the rustle of leaves against your body as you descend through the canopy of cypress and white cedar trees. Your senses are dazzled by the smell of green: vetiver, juniper, moss. You live here now.
Perfumer: Bertrand Duchaufour
Santal by Floris £100.00
- Key notes:
- amber
- black pepper
- cardamom
- cedarwood
- cloves
- frankincense
- nutmeg
- sandalwood
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- spicy
- woody
Santal takes its inspiration from a Sandalwood fragrance originally created in the 1800s which has then been given a distinctive contemporary edge.
Divina Flora by Aura Eximia £225.00
- Key notes:
- cloves
- jasmine
- juniper
- narcissus
- neroli
- passion fruit
- peony
- rose
- sage
- ylang-ylang
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- citrusy
- floral
- fruity
- vintage/old school
This “divine flower” is a luminous, untamed floral that captures the serenity of nature in motion. It starts bright and light: lemongrass and passion fruit, opening up to peony and lily of the valley. Watery, ethereal cyclamen drenches the richness of jasmine, ylang-ylang and narcissus like dew over a meadow. The drydown is green, a mingling of eucalyptus and sage with peppermint, juniper and pine, grounded by
Mysore sandalwood and a hint of vanilla bourbon.
High to Lotus by Space Fluid £290.00
- Key notes:
- ambrette seeds
- artichoke
- cloves
- orris (iris root)
- oud
- rose
- sandalwood
- seaweed
- Aromagroups:
- green
- unconventional
- woody
Tentacles of anise-infused florals (jasmine, mimosa, white rose) weave their way through this sea of green: vegetal artichoke, watery lotus, bright peppermint, briny seaweed. The effect is a deep, esoteric leather.
Tiger Rouge by Byermia £125.00
- Key notes:
- bay
- blood orange
- cherry
- cloves
- frankincense
- incense
- leather
- lemon myrtle
- mineral accord
- oud
- paprika
- pimento pepper
- pomegranate
- rose
- Aromagroups:
- leather
- spicy
- woody
Tiger Rouge summons the mythical Red Tiger, embodying the soul of the Indian wilderness. Fierce black pepper, pimento and paprika contrast with blood orange and lemon myrtle, with cinnamon and cloves weaving through the landscape. Muscular Hainan oud and Indian vetiver put meat on the bones, while rose, cherry and pomegranate add bright, voluptuous beauty.
Volta by Barre £85.00
- Key notes:
- chypre
- cloves
- leather
- rose
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- leather
“A dirty bloom
Dancing by candlelight, warm luxury, equal parts seduction and depth.”
In poetry, the volta is a dramatic shift in thought and/or emotion. This perfume starts down a bright berry-rose road, before taking a turn into earthy patchouli and a scuffed-up musk. The effect is emphatic.
White by Comme Des Garcons £100.00
- Key notes:
- cardamom
- cinnamon
- cloves
- coriander
- lily-of-the-valley
- marigold
- nutmeg
- rose
- Aromagroups:
- spicy
White is a bright and lively fragrance built around the friction between hot spices and suave florals. The cinnamon, clove and cardamom opening suggests candied red hots, which makes it all the more surprising when the melange of rose de Mai and lily of the valley softly asserts itself. The undertone of tagete, with its bitter herbalness, keeps White from getting too “pretty-pretty”.
Goat by Wolf Brothers £120.00
- Key notes:
- cloves
- costus
- goat’s milk
- lactonic nuance
- leather
- osmanthus
- oud
- patchouli
- Aromagroups:
- leather
- woody
The wild side of the indomitable goat swirling with the learthery darkness of the mountain roads. Mushrooms and truffles conjur the habitat; and the dirty, bestial, almost aggressive side of the creature is felt through goat's milk, costus and oud. An earthy, woody, animalic fragrance denoting strength and virility.
About Pomelo by Jo Loves
- What makes Pomelo by Jo Loves distinctive compared to these similar fragrances?
- Pomelo is distinctive for its bright pomelo citrus note combined with rose, vetiver, cloves, patchouli, and suede, creating a balanced fresh, spicy, and soft leathery scent. Many similar fragrances share some notes but may emphasise either the spice, floral, animalic, or woody aspects more strongly, or lack Pomelo’s specific citrus-rose blend.
- Are there fragrances that capture Pomelo’s citrus freshness without the spicy or leathery base?
- Yes, Lucienne by Liis focuses on pomelo with magnolia and sea salt for a clean and fresh scent without the cloves or suede found in Pomelo. Osmanthus by Ormonde Jayne also highlights pomelo and vetiver but adds powdery and savory nuances.
- Which fragrances listed share Pomelo’s animalic or beastly character?
- High to Lotus, Tiger Rouge, Volta, White, and Goat all have animalic or beastly qualities. These fragrances incorporate notes like oud, leather, ambrette seeds, and rich spices, offering a bolder, more intense profile than Pomelo’s softer suede and patchouli base.









