Big Ben London Blanc vs 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
59%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Big Ben London Blanc takes 2 of 5 categories.
Big Ben London BlancChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
33 Shades of Poseidon’s SantalChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Big Ben London Blanc2/5
33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Big Ben London Blanc
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal
- Fragranxe ranking
- Big Ben London Blanc
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Big Ben London BlancLe Chameau33 Shades of Poseidon’s SantalThe Dua BrandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 38%Had 0%Want 63%
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 hate50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 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
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBig Ben London BlancBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
powdery91%
violet83%
leather74%
warm spicy65%
amber56%
woody100%
powdery92%
fruity84%
leather77%
amber69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match59%Closely related · both woody, powdery and leather
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Virginia CedarSandalwoodCardamomLeatherPapyrusVioletAmberIris
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
Virginian CedarBlack CurrantSandalwoodPineapplePatchouliAmbergrisBergamotCardamomVanillaOakmossJasmineLeather
No top / heart / base split published
Category winner33 Shades of Poseidon’s SantalLongest dry-down: 7-10 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter0
Day–
Night–
Spring0
Summer100
Fall100
Winter0
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#60,756
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#64,998
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBig Ben London BlancHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBig Ben London Blanc by Le Chameau is a dry, woody Eau de Parfum built around crisp Virginia cedar, smooth sandalwood, and clean papyrus. The opening introduces aromatic cardamom alongside a cool touch of violet and powdery iris. As it settles onto the skin, leather and warm amber emerge beneath the timber layers, giv…
Reviews →33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal by The Dua Brand fuses two modern scent icons into a single bottle. The spray opens with juicy tart pineapple, crisp green apple, and bright bergamot, giving an immediate energetic burst. Soon after, dry Australian sandalwood, smoky birch, and dry papyrus step forward to balance the swee…
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, Big Ben London Blanc or 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal?
Big Ben London Blanc takes 2 of 5 categories. Big Ben London Blanc is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Big Ben London Blanc for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal for a woody and powdery character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Big Ben London Blanc or 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal?
They last about the same: Big Ben London Blanc 80/100, 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal 80/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Big Ben London Blanc or 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal?
Projection is very close: Big Ben London Blanc 75/100, 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal 75/100 for sillage.
Do Big Ben London Blanc and 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal smell similar?
Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and leather accords. Common notes include Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood, Cardamom and Leather.
Is Big Ben London Blanc or 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal better for summer or winter?
33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Big Ben London Blanc and 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal?
Big Ben London Blanc features Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood, Cardamom, Leather and Papyrus. 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal features Virginian Cedar, Black Currant, Sandalwood, Pineapple and Patchouli.
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