Fragrance comparison

Cherry Poseidon in the Caribbean vs Souichi's Selfish Curse

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 19 ratings analysed

Cherry Poseidon in the Caribbean

The Dua Brand

3.502 votes

Rank #57,465 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

13%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Souichi's Selfish Curse

Phronema Perfumes

4.0817 votes

Rank #30,623 VanillaAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Souichi's Selfish Curse takes 4 of 4 categories.

Cherry Poseidon in the Caribbean
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Souichi's Selfish Curse
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Cherry Poseidon in the Caribbean0/4

Souichi's Selfish Curse4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Souichi's Selfish Curse
Sillage & projection: Souichi's Selfish Curse
Value for money: Souichi's Selfish Curse
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Souichi's Selfish Curse

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cherry Poseidon in the CaribbeanThe Dua Brand

Souichi's Selfish CursePhronema Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

4.08/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

56%Love

22%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevitySouichi's Selfish Curse

SillageSouichi's Selfish Curse

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSouichi's Selfish CurseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

warm spicy84%

fruity77%

amber69%

citrus61%

vanilla100%

amber92%

musky84%

almond77%

animalic69%

powdery61%

Scent match13%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Sicilian MandarinMoroccan JasmineBlack CurrantBitter AlmondTurkish RoseBlack CherryYlang-YlangPeru BalsamSandalwoodTonka BeanPineapplePatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

CivetBitter AlmondBenzoinTonka BeanHeliotropeVanilla AbsoluteBarkMysore SandalwoodStar AniseAmbergrisCinnamonOpoponax

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBitter Almond and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Cherry Poseidon in the Caribbean, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night85

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Party 36%Casual 28%Date 26%Work 9%

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,465

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#30,623

PerfumerWeston Adam

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerSouichi's Selfish CurseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cherry Poseidon in the Caribbean by The Dua Brand combines three distinct fragrance profiles into a single punchy bottle. The opening hits immediately with juicy black cherry, tart pineapple, and fresh lime, creating a bright tropical cocktail aroma. As it settles on skin, sweet coconut flesh blends with subtle smoky …

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Souichi's Selfish Curse is an unapologetic, animalic blend centered on raw Civet Absolute, softened by Mysore Sandalwood and Vanilla. This daring composition features a sharp, fruity bite reminiscent of dark tales, balanced by resinous opoponax and benzoin. Best suited for those seeking a bold, challenging fragrance f…

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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, Cherry Poseidon in the Caribbean or Souichi's Selfish Curse?

Souichi's Selfish Curse takes 4 of 4 categories. Cherry Poseidon in the Caribbean is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Souichi's Selfish Curse is rated 4.08/5 from 17 votes. Choose Cherry Poseidon in the Caribbean for a woody and sweet character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Souichi's Selfish Curse for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cherry Poseidon in the Caribbean or Souichi's Selfish Curse?

Souichi's Selfish Curse lasts longest (Souichi's Selfish Curse 86/100, Cherry Poseidon in the Caribbean 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cherry Poseidon in the Caribbean or Souichi's Selfish Curse?

Souichi's Selfish Curse projects furthest (Souichi's Selfish Curse 75/100, Cherry Poseidon in the Caribbean 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cherry Poseidon in the Caribbean and Souichi's Selfish Curse smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Bitter Almond and Tonka Bean.

Is Cherry Poseidon in the Caribbean or Souichi's Selfish Curse better for summer or winter?

Cherry Poseidon in the Caribbean suits daytime wear; Souichi's Selfish Curse suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cherry Poseidon in the Caribbean and Souichi's Selfish Curse?

Cherry Poseidon in the Caribbean features Sicilian Mandarin, Moroccan Jasmine, Black Currant, Bitter Almond and Turkish Rose. Souichi's Selfish Curse features Civet, Bitter Almond, Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Heliotrope.