Fragrance comparison

Benjoin vs Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

Benjoin

G Parfums

3.005 votes

Rank #66,527 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #48,110 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne takes 2 of 4 categories.

Benjoin
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Benjoin0/4

Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BenjoinG Parfums

Poseidon’s Bleu Havana CologneThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 88%Had 0%Want 13%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%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

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityPoseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody88%

balsamic77%

warm spicy65%

citrus53%

vanilla42%

amber100%

woody92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both amber, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

LabdanumPatchouliCashmere WoodPeru Balsam

Base6-8+ hrs

BenzoinStyraxVanillaSandalwoodWhite Cedar ExtractAmberMusk

Notes

Mandarin OrangeSicilian LemonJasmine SambacPink PepperGreen AppleSandalwoodTonka BeanGrapefruitWhite MuskPineapplePatchouliBirch Tar

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day93

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 36%Casual 28%Work 23%Party 14%

Not enough votes yet

Date 28%Casual 26%Party 24%Work 22%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,527

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,110

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPoseidon’s Bleu Havana CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Benjoin by G Parfums takes the resinous warmth of benzoin and cuts straight through its natural stickiness with an unexpected citrus flash. It starts fast. A sharp splash of tart grapefruit and mandarin orange greets your nose before thick golden resins take over. Within twenty minutes, Peru balsam and labdanum coat t…

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Poseidon's Bleu Havana Cologne by The Dua Brand opens with a sharp burst of fresh pineapple, tart grapefruit, and crushed spearmint that instantly wakes up the senses. As the bright citrus settles, the heart turns warm and full of character, introducing spicy nutmeg, clean cedar wood, and a touch of sweet jasmine samb…

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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, Benjoin or Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne?

Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne takes 2 of 4 categories. Benjoin is rated 3.00/5 from 5 votes; Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Benjoin for a amber and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Benjoin or Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne?

Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne lasts longest (Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne 80/100, Benjoin 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Benjoin or Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne?

Projection is very close: Benjoin 50/100, Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne 50/100 for sillage.

Do Benjoin and Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Patchouli and Sandalwood.

Is Benjoin or Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne better for summer or winter?

Benjoin suits evening wear; Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Benjoin and Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne?

Benjoin has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Labdanum, Patchouli, Cashmere Wood and Peru Balsam, a base of Benzoin, Styrax, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne features Mandarin Orange, Sicilian Lemon, Jasmine Sambac, Pink Pepper and Green Apple.