Pomelo?....yes. Poivre? ....Not so much. (Actually, I just re-spritzed and there's a really brief peppery spice wave at the beginning of this fragrance, blink with your nose and you might miss it) The opening is a delight of citrus from grapefruit sharp to even a mandarin/melon nuance, so pomelo is pretty much spot on territory. There's pencil shavings and creamy sandalwood cedar underneath. Initially I really liked this but subsequent sprays on my arm and such, that excitement waned some, the citrus becoming less fresh on skin after a while. However, I'm coming full circle to say this is a very nicely done citrus/fruity perfume with the signature, musky, wood bases which are safe and agreeable to most tastes. This is superior to many fruity/citrus fragrances it's very good, (I've given it an okay here because it's not massively to my tastes) and I'd expect nothing less from a line which has been very good across the board.
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.