Fragrance comparison

A*Men Ultra Zest vs Fierce & Zesty Spiced Poseidon’s Cologne

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 2,021 ratings analysed

3 wins

A*Men Ultra Zest

Mugler

4.282,017 votes

Rank #1,494 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Fierce & Zesty Spiced Poseidon’s Cologne

The Dua Brand

3.754 votes

Rank #50,960 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A*Men Ultra Zest takes 3 of 5 categories.

A*Men Ultra Zest
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fierce & Zesty Spiced Poseidon’s Cologne
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

A*Men Ultra Zest3/5

Fierce & Zesty Spiced Poseidon’s Cologne2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: A*Men Ultra Zest
Sillage & projection: Fierce & Zesty Spiced Poseidon’s Cologne
Value for money: Fierce & Zesty Spiced Poseidon’s Cologne
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): A*Men Ultra Zest
Fragranxe ranking: A*Men Ultra Zest

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A*Men Ultra ZestMugler

Fierce & Zesty Spiced Poseidon’s CologneThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 2,017 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 92%Had 0%Want 8%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

35%Like

2%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

2,017 votes

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityA*Men Ultra Zest

SillageFierce & Zesty Spiced Poseidon’s Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value50

Category winnerFierce & Zesty Spiced Poseidon’s CologneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

fresh spicy77%

patchouli69%

sweet61%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-45 mins

Blood OrangeTangerineGingerMint

Heart2-4 hrs

CoffeeCinnamonBlack Pepper

Base6-9+ hrs

PatchouliVanillaTonka Bean

Notes

Brazilian RosewoodLily of the ValleyMandarin OrangeBlood OrangeBlack PepperPink PepperSandalwoodTonka BeanGrapefruitPatchouliSea NotesTangerine

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerA*Men Ultra ZestLongest dry-down: 6-9+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer84

Fall0

Winter27

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day69

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men65

Unisex32

Women3

Casual 38%Date 24%Work 21%Party 18%

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Date 33%Party 28%Casual 23%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,494

PerfumerJacques Huclier, Quentin Bisch

Launched—

Reviews204

Overall rank#50,960

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerA*Men Ultra ZestHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A*Men Ultra Zest by Mugler hits the skin with a loud flash of juicy blood orange, tart tangerine, and brisk garden mint. It smells remarkably like an icy citrus popsicle melting over a dark espresso bar. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus blast softens as warm cinnamon and roasted coffee beans push through the …

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Fierce & Zesty Spiced Poseidon’s Cologne by The Dua Brand combines bright citrus punch with cozy baking spices and a dark, woody backbone. The scent opens with an immediate burst of blood orange, tangy mandarin, and cooling mint that cuts through cold air like fresh citrus peel. As the initial brightness settles, warm…

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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, A*Men Ultra Zest or Fierce & Zesty Spiced Poseidon’s Cologne?

A*Men Ultra Zest takes 3 of 5 categories. A*Men Ultra Zest is rated 4.28/5 from 2,017 votes; Fierce & Zesty Spiced Poseidon’s Cologne is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose A*Men Ultra Zest for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fierce & Zesty Spiced Poseidon’s Cologne for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, A*Men Ultra Zest or Fierce & Zesty Spiced Poseidon’s Cologne?

A*Men Ultra Zest lasts longest (A*Men Ultra Zest 71/100, Fierce & Zesty Spiced Poseidon’s Cologne 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A*Men Ultra Zest or Fierce & Zesty Spiced Poseidon’s Cologne?

Fierce & Zesty Spiced Poseidon’s Cologne projects furthest (Fierce & Zesty Spiced Poseidon’s Cologne 63/100, A*Men Ultra Zest 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A*Men Ultra Zest and Fierce & Zesty Spiced Poseidon’s Cologne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Blood Orange, Tangerine, Black Pepper and Patchouli.

Is A*Men Ultra Zest or Fierce & Zesty Spiced Poseidon’s Cologne better for summer or winter?

A*Men Ultra Zest suits daytime wear; Fierce & Zesty Spiced Poseidon’s Cologne suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A*Men Ultra Zest and Fierce & Zesty Spiced Poseidon’s Cologne?

A*Men Ultra Zest has top notes of Blood Orange, Tangerine, Ginger and Mint, heart notes of Coffee, Cinnamon and Black Pepper, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla and Tonka Bean. Fierce & Zesty Spiced Poseidon’s Cologne features Brazilian Rosewood, Lily of the Valley, Mandarin Orange, Blood Orange and Black Pepper.