Fragrance comparison

Cruz del Sur II vs Poseidon’s Desire II

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 2,846 ratings analysed

Cruz del Sur II

Xerjoff

4.022,827 votes

Rank #3,741 FruityTropical

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62%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Poseidon’s Desire II

The Dua Brand

4.2119 votes

Rank #32,267 FruityTropical

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Poseidon’s Desire II takes 3 of 5 categories.

Cruz del Sur II
Choose it for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking.
Poseidon’s Desire II
Choose it for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cruz del Sur II2/5

Poseidon’s Desire II3/5

Ratings & consensus: Cruz del Sur II
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Poseidon’s Desire II
Sillage & projection: Poseidon’s Desire II
Value for money: Poseidon’s Desire II
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cruz del Sur II

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cruz del Sur IIXerjoff

Poseidon’s Desire IIThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 2,827 votes

4.21/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 74%Had 6%Want 20%

Category winnerCruz del Sur IIRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

53%Love

32%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityPoseidon’s Desire II

SillagePoseidon’s Desire II

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value57

Category winnerPoseidon’s Desire IIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

tropical83%

sweet65%

lactonic48%

woody30%

fruity100%

tropical92%

sweet84%

woody77%

floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both fruity, tropical and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MangoGuavaPineappleApple Blossom

Heart

Black CurrantExotic floral notesViolet Leaf

Base

MilkDried FruitsMuskVetiverCedar

Notes

MangoBergamotFloral bouquetAmbergrisOakmossDried FruitsPineappleVanillaVetiverBirchMuskApple Blossom

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMango, Pineapple, Apple Blossom and Dried Fruits. Durations are only published for Poseidon’s Desire II, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer90

Fall90

Winter20

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex38

Women57

Men43

Unisex57

Women0

Casual 34%Party 29%Date 25%Work 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,741

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews208

Overall rank#32,267

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerCruz del Sur IIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cruz del Sur II by Xerjoff opens with a lush splash of ripe mango, guava, and sliced pineapple. The fruit accords feel dense, juicy, and freshly cut rather than candy-like, cutting through sticky summer humidity with immediate warmth. As the bright top notes settle, a rich milk note folds into sweet dried fruits, vio…

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Poseidon’s Desire II by The Dua Brand is a hybrid extrait de parfum that smashes ripe tropical mango and juicy pineapple right into a smoky birch and oakmoss foundation. Imagine slicing open a sticky, golden mango right next to a smoking cedar grill, then softening the air with creamy vanilla and tart blackcurrant lea…

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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, Cruz del Sur II or Poseidon’s Desire II?

Poseidon’s Desire II takes 3 of 5 categories. Cruz del Sur II is rated 4.02/5 from 2,827 votes; Poseidon’s Desire II is rated 4.21/5 from 19 votes. Choose Cruz del Sur II for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Choose Poseidon’s Desire II for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cruz del Sur II or Poseidon’s Desire II?

They last about the same: Poseidon’s Desire II 72/100, Cruz del Sur II 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Cruz del Sur II or Poseidon’s Desire II?

Poseidon’s Desire II projects furthest (Poseidon’s Desire II 65/100, Cruz del Sur II 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cruz del Sur II and Poseidon’s Desire II smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, tropical and sweet accords. Common notes include Mango, Pineapple, Apple Blossom and Dried Fruits.

Is Cruz del Sur II or Poseidon’s Desire II better for summer or winter?

Poseidon’s Desire II suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cruz del Sur II and Poseidon’s Desire II?

Cruz del Sur II has top notes of Mango, Guava, Pineapple and Apple Blossom, heart notes of Black Currant, Exotic floral notes and Violet Leaf, a base of Milk, Dried Fruits, Musk and Vetiver. Poseidon’s Desire II features Mango, Bergamot, Floral bouquet, Ambergris and Oakmoss.