Fragrance comparison

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal vs Gourmand Dream

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #61,329 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Gourmand Dream

Nomade Perfumes

4.502 votes

Rank #48,708 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gourmand Dream takes 2 of 4 categories.

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Gourmand Dream
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal1/4

Gourmand Dream2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal
Value for money: Gourmand Dream
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gourmand Dream

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

33 Shades of Poseidon’s SantalThe Dua Brand

Gourmand DreamNomade Perfumes

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 15%Had 5%Want 80%

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

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityTie

Sillage33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value63

Category winnerGourmand DreamBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

fruity84%

leather77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

amber77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fruity, warm spicy and amber

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

Top

BergamotBlack CurrantApplePineappleLiquor

Heart

CorianderCardamomGeraniumBirchChocolatePatchouli

Base

AmberVanillaTonka BeanBenzoinOakmossMusk

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Pineapple, Patchouli and Bergamot. Durations are only published for 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night79

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 31%Work 27%Date 24%Party 18%

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,329

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,708

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGourmand DreamHigher 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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Gourmand Dream by Nomade Perfumes opens with a tart splash of pineapple, black currant, apple, and bergamot soaked in dark liquor. The top notes feel heavy and boozy, cutting through cold autumn air before shifting into a rich heart of bitter chocolate, cardamom, coriander, and earthy patchouli. As the composition set…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal or Gourmand Dream?

Gourmand Dream takes 2 of 4 categories. 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Gourmand Dream is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Gourmand Dream for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal or Gourmand Dream?

They last about the same: 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal 80/100, Gourmand Dream 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal or Gourmand Dream?

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal projects furthest (33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal 75/100, Gourmand Dream 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal and Gourmand Dream smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Pineapple, Patchouli and Bergamot.

Is 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal or Gourmand Dream better for summer or winter?

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal suits daytime wear; Gourmand Dream suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal and Gourmand Dream?

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal features Virginian Cedar, Black Currant, Sandalwood, Pineapple and Patchouli. Gourmand Dream has top notes of Bergamot, Black Currant, Apple and Pineapple, heart notes of Coriander, Cardamom, Geranium and Birch, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Benzoin.