Beyond Noir vs Poseidon’s Berry Affair
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Beyond Noir takes 3 of 5 categories.
Beyond NoirChoose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Poseidon’s Berry AffairChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Beyond Noir3/5
Poseidon’s Berry Affair2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Beyond Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Beyond Noir
- Value for money
- Poseidon’s Berry Affair
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Poseidon’s Berry Affair
- Fragranxe ranking
- Beyond Noir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Beyond NoirParfums VintagePoseidon’s Berry AffairThe Dua BrandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.50/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 49%Had 20%Want 31%
3.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 64%Had 14%Want 21%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
16%Like
5%Ok
39%Dislike
2%Hate
44 votes
33%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
33%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBeyond Noir
SillageBeyond Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPoseidon’s Berry AffairBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
woody92%
leather84%
smoky77%
patchouli69%
rose61%
fruity100%
sweet86%
soft spicy72%
fresh58%
woody44%
musky30%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both fruity and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
BirchPineappleApple
Heart2 to 4 hours
RoseCassisBergamotJasmine
Base4 to 7 hours
PatchouliAmbergrisVanilla
Notes
Aromatic NotesPink PepperBlackberryPineapplePatchouliRaspberryBlueberryCranberryBergamotVanillaJasmineCassis
No top / heart / base split published
Category winnerPoseidon’s Berry AffairLongest dry-down: 6-10 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer24
Fall100
Winter88
Day80
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#21,094
PerfumerDamien Stammers
Launched—
Reviews15
Overall rank#62,884
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerBeyond NoirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBeyond Noir by Parfums Vintage is a woody aromatic fragrance built around intense birch smoke and crisp fruit. It opens with an unmistakable blast of heavy birch wood, sharp apple, and tart pineapple. Rather than presenting a bright tropical cocktail, the fragrance leans hard into roasted, dark elements that quickly e…
Reviews →Poseidon’s Berry Affair by The Dua Brand takes the familiar smoky pineapple blueprint and drenches it in a dark, mouthwatering berry compote. Right from the first spray, tart cranberry, sweet blueberry, and ripe blackberry crash into crisp bergamot and juicy apple. As the fruit punch settles down, you get the unmistak…
Reviews →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.
Which is better, Beyond Noir or Poseidon’s Berry Affair?
Beyond Noir takes 3 of 5 categories. Beyond Noir is rated 3.50/5 from 44 votes; Poseidon’s Berry Affair is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Beyond Noir for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Poseidon’s Berry Affair for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Beyond Noir or Poseidon’s Berry Affair?
Beyond Noir lasts longest (Beyond Noir 67/100, Poseidon’s Berry Affair 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Beyond Noir or Poseidon’s Berry Affair?
Beyond Noir projects furthest (Beyond Noir 76/100, Poseidon’s Berry Affair 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Beyond Noir and Poseidon’s Berry Affair smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Cassis, Bergamot and Jasmine.
Is Beyond Noir or Poseidon’s Berry Affair better for summer or winter?
Beyond Noir suits evening wear; Poseidon’s Berry Affair suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Beyond Noir and Poseidon’s Berry Affair?
Beyond Noir has top notes of Birch, Pineapple and Apple, heart notes of Rose, Cassis, Bergamot and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Ambergris and Vanilla. Poseidon’s Berry Affair features Aromatic Notes, Pink Pepper, Blackberry, Pineapple and Patchouli.
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