pomegranate

Pomegranate (Punica granatum) is one of the oldest cultivated fruits in human history, with origins in the region stretching from modern Iran to northern India and evidence of cultivation dating back at least four thousand years. It features prominently in ancient Mediterranean cultures — in Greek mythology as the fruit that bound Persephone to the underworld, in Hebrew tradition as a symbol of righteousness, and in Persian and Islamic art as an emblem of fertility and abundance. Today it is cultivated widely across the Mediterranean, Middle East, Central Asia, and the Americas, valued both as a food and for its antioxidant-rich juice. Olfactorily, pomegranate in fragrance is tart, juicy, and distinctively ruby-fruity — with a vivid red-fruit character that sits between cranberry and raspberry but with an additional tannic, slightly astringent edge that is entirely its own. There is a bright, watery quality at the opening that gives it freshness, followed by a deeper, slightly syrupy sweetness as it settles. Pomegranate is neither tropical nor stone-fruity but occupies its own precise niche in the fruity palette. It pairs naturally with rose, oud, black currant, fresh woods, pink pepper, and citrus notes. In perfumery, pomegranate has become an increasingly popular fruity heart and top note, particularly in Middle Eastern-influenced and fruity-floral fragrance profiles where its tart depth adds authenticity and complexity. It works equally well in feminine, masculine, and unisex compositions. At Fragrenza, our pomegranate note delivers its vivid, ruby tartness to multiple fragrances in our dupe collection, providing vibrant character and colour in compositions designed to exceed expectations at genuinely accessible prices.

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Musk145 Amber77 Jasmine71 Sandalwood63 Vanilla61 Patchouli52 Rose51 Peony50 cedar42 Magnolia41 Bergamot39 Orange blossom37

Fragrances featuring this note

pomegranate

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Fragrances featuring this note

As top note

TOMMY HILFIGER

JESSICA Mc clintock #3

JESSICA Mc CLINTOCK

Tommy Bahama

Bright Crystal

Tommy Bahama Very Cool

Tommy Bahama Set Sail St. Barts

Mariah Carey Lollipop Bling Mine Again

Tommy Bahama Set Sail Martinique

Jessica Simpson Vintage Bloom

Bright Crystal Absolu

TOMMY GIRL

As heart note

Arethusa

Rasasi La Yuqawam

Rasasi Fattan Pour Femme

Rasasi Junoon Velvet

Rasasi Junoon Leather

Rasasi La Yuqawam Orchid Prairie

Rasasi Junoon Satin

Kenzy

Beautiful Day Eau de Parfum Bonheur

Icon Roses - Duet Rose & Cherry

Migration de L'Arbre

Oriental Essence - Poème d'Azar

As base note

Pink Sapphire ピンクサファイア EAU DE PARFUM