Fragrance comparison

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal vs Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #61,329 WoodyPowdery

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61%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot

The Dua Brand

4.005 votes

Rank #47,443 WoodyFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot takes 3 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, daytime wear.
Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal1/5

Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

33 Shades of Poseidon’s SantalThe Dua Brand

Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla ChariotThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 25%Want 25%

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 64%Had 18%Want 18%

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

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPoseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value88

Category winnerPoseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla ChariotBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

fruity84%

leather77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both woody, fruity and powdery

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

Black CurrantGuaiac WoodSandalwoodPineapplePatchouliAmbergrisBirch TarBergamotLavenderGeraniumCardamomVanilla

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

Night79

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day53

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

Date 33%Party 29%Casual 24%Work 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,329

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,443

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerPoseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla ChariotHigher 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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Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot by The Dua Brand fuses two legendary scent profiles into one rich bottle. The fragrance opens with a sharp flash of juicy pineapple, crisp green apple, and bright bergamot that immediately grabs your attention. As the initial freshness settles, creamy Madagascan vanilla takes cent…

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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 Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot?

Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot takes 3 of 5 categories. 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal for a woody and powdery character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal or Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot?

Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot lasts longest (Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot 90/100, 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal or Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot?

Projection is very close: 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal 75/100, Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot 75/100 for sillage.

Do 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal and Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Sandalwood, Pineapple and Patchouli.

Is 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal or Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot better for summer or winter?

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal suits daytime wear; Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal and Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot?

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal features Virginian Cedar, Black Currant, Sandalwood, Pineapple and Patchouli. Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot features Black Currant, Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood, Pineapple and Patchouli.