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33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal vs Big Ben London Blanc

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 3 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Big Ben London Blanc takes 2 of 5 categories.

  • 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal

    Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in summer, day or night wear.

  • Big Ben London Blanc

    Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal1/5
Big Ben London Blanc2/5
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Tie
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
Big Ben London Blanc
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal
Fragranxe ranking
Big Ben London Blanc

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
33 Shades of Poseidon’s SantalThe Dua Brand
Big Ben London BlancLe Chameau
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 50%Had 25%Want 25%
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 38%Had 0%Want 63%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate88
Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value67
Category winnerBig Ben London BlancBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
powdery92%
fruity84%
leather77%
amber69%
warm spicy61%
woody100%
powdery91%
violet83%
leather74%
warm spicy65%
amber56%
Scent match59%Closely related · both woody, powdery and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
Virginian CedarBlack CurrantSandalwoodPineapplePatchouliAmbergrisBergamotCardamomVanillaOakmossJasmineLeather

No top / heart / base split published

Notes
Virginia CedarSandalwoodCardamomLeatherPapyrusVioletAmberIris

No top / heart / base split published

Category winner33 Shades of Poseidon’s SantalLongest dry-down: 7-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring0
Summer100
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter0
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men50
Unisex50
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,998

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,756

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBig Ben London BlancHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal by The Dua Brand fuses two modern scent icons into a single bottle. The spray opens with juicy tart pineapple, crisp green apple, and bright bergamot, giving an immediate energetic burst. Soon after, dry Australian sandalwood, smoky birch, and dry papyrus step forward to balance the swee…

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Big Ben London Blanc by Le Chameau is a dry, woody Eau de Parfum built around crisp Virginia cedar, smooth sandalwood, and clean papyrus. The opening introduces aromatic cardamom alongside a cool touch of violet and powdery iris. As it settles onto the skin, leather and warm amber emerge beneath the timber layers, giv…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal or Big Ben London Blanc?

Big Ben London Blanc takes 2 of 5 categories. 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Big Ben London Blanc is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal for a woody and powdery character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Big Ben London Blanc for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal or Big Ben London Blanc?

They last about the same: 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal 80/100, Big Ben London Blanc 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal or Big Ben London Blanc?

Projection is very close: 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal 75/100, Big Ben London Blanc 75/100 for sillage.

Do 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal and Big Ben London Blanc smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and leather accords. Common notes include Virginian Cedar, Sandalwood, Cardamom and Leather.

Is 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal or Big Ben London Blanc better for summer or winter?

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal and Big Ben London Blanc?

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal features Virginian Cedar, Black Currant, Sandalwood, Pineapple and Patchouli. Big Ben London Blanc features Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood, Cardamom, Leather and Papyrus.

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