Fragrance comparison

Black vs Poseidon’s Homecoming

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 33 ratings analysed

Black

Max Philip

3.6229 votes

Rank #16,925 FruityMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Poseidon’s Homecoming

The Dua Brand

4.004 votes

Rank #57,493 FruityWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Black
Choose it for a fruity and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Poseidon’s Homecoming
Choose it for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black2/4

Poseidon’s Homecoming2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlackMax Philip

Poseidon’s HomecomingThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 40%Had 19%Want 41%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

17%Dislike

7%Hate

29 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPoseidon’s Homecoming

SillagePoseidon’s Homecoming

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value63

Category winnerBlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

musky92%

leather84%

citrus77%

woody69%

smoky61%

fruity100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

fresh77%

green69%

citrus61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantBergamotPineappleApple

Heart

BirchPatchouliMoroccan JasmineRose

Base

MuskOakmossAmbergrisVanilla

Notes

Black CurrantPineapplePatchouliAmbergrisWhite TeaBergamotCardamomVanillaOakmossJasmineGingerApple

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bergamot, Pineapple and Apple. Durations are only published for Poseidon’s Homecoming, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer93

Fall100

Winter29

Day100

Night38

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter0

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men79

Unisex8

Women13

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Casual 36%Work 31%Date 20%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,925

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#57,493

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black by Max Philip is a fruity chypre with clear Aventus-inspired territory, opening on pineapple, citrus and black currant before moving into birch smoke, patchouli, florals and a musky base. It can feel bright and fairly loud early on, then settles into a drier, floral-musky wear that may suit men who want this sty…

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Poseidon’s Homecoming by The Dua Brand offers a calm, refreshing twist on the classic smoky pineapple profile. Right from the first spray, you get juicy pineapple and crisp bergamot layered over an earthy stream of soothing white tea and fresh ginger. As the bright fruit settles, a gentle kick of green cardamom and so…

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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, Black or Poseidon’s Homecoming?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Black is rated 3.62/5 from 29 votes; Poseidon’s Homecoming is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Black for a fruity and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Poseidon’s Homecoming for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black or Poseidon’s Homecoming?

They last about the same: Poseidon’s Homecoming 67/100, Black 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Black or Poseidon’s Homecoming?

Poseidon’s Homecoming projects furthest (Poseidon’s Homecoming 58/100, Black 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black and Poseidon’s Homecoming smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Pineapple and Apple.

Is Black or Poseidon’s Homecoming better for summer or winter?

Black suits daytime wear; Poseidon’s Homecoming suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black and Poseidon’s Homecoming?

Black has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot, Pineapple and Apple, heart notes of Birch, Patchouli, Moroccan Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Ambergris and Vanilla. Poseidon’s Homecoming features Black Currant, Pineapple, Patchouli, Ambergris and White Tea.