Fragrance comparison

44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon vs Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

2 wins

44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon

The Dua Brand

4.333 votes

Rank #54,160 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla

The Dua Brand

3.502 votes

Rank #63,368 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon takes 2 of 5 categories.

44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.

44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon2/5

Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla0/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: 44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: 44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

44 Shades of Cherry PoseidonThe Dua Brand

Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar VanillaThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 13%Want 38%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%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

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value75

Category winner44 Shades of Cherry PoseidonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

amber84%

sweet77%

balsamic69%

citrus61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

green61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Mandarin OrangeHaitian VetiverJasmine SambacCherry LiqueurBlack CurrantBitter AlmondTurkish RoseBlack CherryGuaiac WoodPeru BalsamSandalwoodPineapple

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Turkish RoseGreen NotesPink PepperSandalwoodPineapplePatchouliAmbergrisBergamotCardamomVanillaBenzoinOakmoss

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day86

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Date 30%Casual 28%Party 25%Work 17%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 32%Casual 29%Party 24%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,160

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,368

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner44 Shades of Cherry PoseidonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon by The Dua Brand takes three wildly popular scent profiles and merges them into a single bottle. The spray opens with a bold splash of syrupy black cherry and tart pineapple, backed by a quick burst of bergamot. Within minutes, the fruity brightness settles into a heart of smoky birch, cre…

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Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla by The Dua Brand takes a familiar crisp, fruity opening and wraps it in deep, comforting warmth. The scent begins with an energizing splash of tart pineapple, crisp green apple, and bright bergamot that instantly wakes up your senses. Within minutes, a rugged backbone…

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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, 44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon or Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla?

44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon takes 2 of 5 categories. 44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose 44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon or Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla?

They last about the same: 44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon 80/100, Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon or Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla?

Projection is very close: 44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon 50/100, Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla 50/100 for sillage.

Do 44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon and Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and amber accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Sandalwood and Pineapple.

Is 44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon or Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla better for summer or winter?

44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon suits evening wear; Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon and Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla?

44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon features Mandarin Orange, Haitian Vetiver, Jasmine Sambac, Cherry Liqueur and Black Currant. Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla features Turkish Rose, Green Notes, Pink Pepper, Sandalwood and Pineapple.