Fragrance comparison

Aventus Cologne vs Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 3,039 ratings analysed

Aventus Cologne

Creed

4.333,038 votes

Rank #23,659 CitrusWoody

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61%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #61,132 CitrusSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne takes 3 of 5 categories.

Aventus Cologne
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aventus Cologne2/5

Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne3/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aventus Cologne
Sillage & projection: Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne
Value for money: Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne
Fragranxe ranking: Aventus Cologne

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aventus CologneCreed

Poseidon’s Swimming CologneThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3,038 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 25%Want 25%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

25%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

3,038 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAventus Cologne

SillagePoseidon’s Swimming Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value23

¤ Price value75

Category winnerPoseidon’s Swimming CologneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

musky84%

leather77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

woody61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both citrus, woody and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeGingerPink PepperBergamotSpearmint

Heart2-4 hrs

VetiverPatchouliSandalwoodOzonic notes

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskBirchTonka BeanStyraxCedar

Notes

Sicilian OrangePineapplePink PepperMandarin OrangeSandalwoodTonka BeanBergamotGingerBirchMuskMintPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerPoseidon’s Swimming CologneLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex7

Women1

Casual 36%Work 32%Date 19%Party 13%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 37%Work 28%Party 19%Date 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,659

PerfumerOlivier Creed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,132

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAventus CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Creed Aventus Cologne is a crisp, vibrant interpretation of the legendary modern classic, designed for men who want effortless refinement in warm weather. The fragrance opens with an invigorating wave of ripe mandarin orange, zesty ginger, and cool spearmint, instantly establishing an uplifting, bright presence. As th…

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Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne by The Dua Brand blends the juicy splash of sun-ripened mandarin orange and tart pineapple with a crisp hit of fresh mint. Think of stepping out into bright morning sunshine after an ice-cold swim, wrapped in a clean towel with sea salt drying on your skin. As the initial spray settles, zin…

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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, Aventus Cologne or Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne?

Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne takes 3 of 5 categories. Aventus Cologne is rated 4.33/5 from 3,038 votes; Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Aventus Cologne for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aventus Cologne or Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne?

Aventus Cologne lasts longest (Aventus Cologne 63/100, Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aventus Cologne or Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne?

Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne projects furthest (Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne 75/100, Aventus Cologne 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aventus Cologne and Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Ginger, Pink Pepper and Bergamot.

Is Aventus Cologne or Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne better for summer or winter?

Aventus Cologne suits daytime wear; Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aventus Cologne and Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne?

Aventus Cologne has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Ginger, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Ozonic notes, a base of Musk, Birch, Tonka Bean and Styrax. Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne features Sicilian Orange, Pineapple, Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Sandalwood.