Fragrance comparison

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal vs Santal's Kiss

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 82 ratings analysed

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #61,556 WoodyPowdery

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57%scent match

Closely related

Santal's Kiss

Alexandria Fragrances

3.9581 votes

Rank #10,408 WoodyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Santal's Kiss
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal2/4

Santal's Kiss2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

33 Shades of Poseidon’s SantalThe Dua Brand

Santal's KissAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 25%Want 25%

3.95/ 5 · 81 votes

Have 46%Had 15%Want 39%

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

57%Love

30%Like

7%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

74 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

Longevity33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal

Sillage33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value69

Category winnerSantal's KissBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

fruity84%

leather77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

powdery86%

warm spicy72%

leather58%

violet44%

aromatic30%

Scent match57%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

SandalwoodCardamomVirginia CedarPapyrusVioletLeatherIrisAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesVirginian Cedar, Sandalwood, Cardamom and Leather. 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

Summer61

Fall0

Winter81

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men41

Unisex59

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,556

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,408

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerSantal's KissHigher 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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Santal's Kiss centers on sandalwood, but it is not a plain creamy wood scent. Cardamom, violet, iris and a soft leather note give it a powdery, spicy texture, while cedar, papyrus and amber keep the dry-down dry, smooth and elegant. It usually reads unisex with a slightly masculine tilt. If you like woody fragrances t…

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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 Santal's Kiss?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Santal's Kiss is rated 3.95/5 from 81 votes. Choose 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Santal's Kiss 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 Santal's Kiss?

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal lasts longest (33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal 80/100, Santal's Kiss 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal or Santal's Kiss?

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal projects furthest (33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal 75/100, Santal's Kiss 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal and Santal's Kiss smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% 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 Santal's Kiss better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal and Santal's Kiss?

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal features Virginian Cedar, Black Currant, Sandalwood, Pineapple and Patchouli. Santal's Kiss features Sandalwood, Cardamom, Virginia Cedar, Papyrus and Violet.