Fragrance comparison

Barbae vs Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

Barbae

Olfactum

4.504 votes

Rank #47,460 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #61,188 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne takes 2 of 4 categories.

Barbae
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Barbae1/4

Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BarbaeOlfactum

Poseidon’s Swimming CologneThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 44%Had 0%Want 56%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillagePoseidon’s Swimming Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerPoseidon’s Swimming CologneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

green77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

woody61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, sweet and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AmbergrisSilver FirAppleBergamotLemonLavenderMandarin OrangePetitgrainPink PepperMuskOakmossPineapple

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Sicilian OrangePineapplePink PepperMandarin OrangeSandalwoodTonka BeanBergamotGingerBirchMuskMintPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Pink Pepper and Musk. Durations are only published for Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

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#47,460

PerfumerBarry Southers

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,188

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBarbaeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Olfactum Barbae opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, lemon, and fresh mint, immediately establishing a crisp, outdoorsy character. As the initial brightness settles, a distinct green profile emerges, driven by silver fir, pine, and lavender. This aromatic blend creates a texture resembling a damp forest floor rather …

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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, Barbae or Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne?

Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne takes 2 of 4 categories. Barbae is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Barbae for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

They last about the same: Barbae 60/100, Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

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

Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne projects furthest (Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne 75/100, Barbae 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Barbae and Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Pink Pepper and Musk.

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

Barbae suits day or night wear; Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Barbae features Ambergris, Silver Fir, Apple, Bergamot and Lemon. Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne features Sicilian Orange, Pineapple, Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Sandalwood.