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44 Shades of Poseidon vs Vanille 44 Paris

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

Updated 1,099 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

  • 44 Shades of Poseidon

    Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on note pyramid duration.

  • Vanille 44 Paris

    Choose it for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

44 Shades of Poseidon1/2
Vanille 44 Paris1/2
Ratings & consensus
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Community sentiment
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Longevity
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Sillage & projection
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Value for money
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Versatility
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Note pyramid (duration)
44 Shades of Poseidon
Fragranxe ranking
Vanille 44 Paris

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
44 Shades of PoseidonThe Dua Brand
Vanille 44 ParisLe Labo
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%
4.17/ 5 · 1,099 votes
Have 33%Had 8%Want 58%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

46%Love
35%Like
11%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate

1,099 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ LongevityN/A
〰 SillageN/A
♥ Love / hateN/A
⏱ Longevity58
〰 Sillage49
♥ Love / hate79
Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value14
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
fruity92%
citrus84%
amber77%
smoky69%
fresh61%
vanilla100%
woody92%
smoky84%
amber77%
balsamic69%
citrus61%
Scent match59%Closely related · both woody, amber and smoky

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
Mandarin OrangeBlack CurrantGuaiac WoodPineapplePatchouliAldehydesAmbergrisBergamotVanillaOakmossJasmineIncense

No top / heart / base split published

Notes
VanillaIncenseGuaiac WoodAldehydesMandarin OrangeBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

Category winner44 Shades of PoseidonLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring44
Summer30
Fall100
Winter89
Day100
Night69
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men5
Unisex58
Women37
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#77,838

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,670

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews189

Category winnerVanille 44 ParisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

44 Shades of Poseidon by The Dua Brand takes the juicy, charred pineapple DNA of modern fruity chypres and collides it head-on with creamy vanilla and dry woody incense. Right away, you get a sharp blast of tart bergamot and crisp green apple paired with sweet pineapple chunks. As the fragrance settles onto your skin,…

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Vanille 44 Paris by Le Labo takes a familiar sweet profile and turns it into something dry, smoky, and restrained. Instead of smelling like a bakery or warm syrup, it opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, mandarin orange, and crisp aldehydes that give the start a soapy sparkle. The heart shifts toward resinous incense…

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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.

Do 44 Shades of Poseidon and Vanille 44 Paris smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and smoky accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Guaiac Wood, Aldehydes and Bergamot.

Is 44 Shades of Poseidon or Vanille 44 Paris better for summer or winter?

Vanille 44 Paris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 44 Shades of Poseidon and Vanille 44 Paris?

44 Shades of Poseidon features Mandarin Orange, Black Currant, Guaiac Wood, Pineapple and Patchouli. Vanille 44 Paris features Vanilla, Incense, Guaiac Wood, Aldehydes and Mandarin Orange.

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