Fragrance comparison

Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme vs Italiano’s Choco Pomme Poseidon

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

5 wins

Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme

The Dua Brand

4.254 votes

Rank #40,000 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Italiano’s Choco Pomme Poseidon

The Dua Brand

3.502 votes

Rank #59,030 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme takes 5 of 5 categories.

Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Italiano’s Choco Pomme Poseidon
Choose it for a woody and fruity character.

Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme5/5

Italiano’s Choco Pomme Poseidon0/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme
Sillage & projection: Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme
Value for money: Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme
Fragranxe ranking: Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano PommeThe Dua Brand

Italiano’s Choco Pomme PoseidonThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 42%Had 0%Want 58%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 54%Had 23%Want 23%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityDrowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme

SillageDrowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value50

Category winnerDrowning in 44 Shades of Italiano PommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

sweet84%

amber77%

fruity69%

caramel61%

woody100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

caramel61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Guaiac WoodCardamomIncenseToffeeBourbon VanillaPink PepperGreen AppleBrandyCaramelBlack CurrantSandalwoodBenzoin

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Milk ChocolateBlack CurrantSweet AlmondGreen AppleSandalwoodWhite MuskPineapplePatchouliBirch TarVanillaSaffronJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerDrowning in 44 Shades of Italiano PommeLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day35

Night100

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day44

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 38%Party 31%Casual 21%Work 11%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Party 33%Casual 30%Date 28%Work 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,000

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#59,030

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerDrowning in 44 Shades of Italiano PommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme by The Dua Brand serves up a rich, dessert-style aroma centered around baked green apple, warm caramel, and smooth bourbon vanilla. Right from the first spray, you get a splash of crisp bergamot cut through with dark brandy and sweet butter toffee. As the fragrance warms up on y…

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Italiano’s Choco Pomme Poseidon by The Dua Brand is an unconventional blend that mashes up the fresh, smoky character of classic pineapple and birch with an indulgent dessert counter. The fragrance opens with crisp green apple, juicy pineapple, and a touch of tart black currant before diving headfirst into rich Belgia…

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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, Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme or Italiano’s Choco Pomme Poseidon?

Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme takes 5 of 5 categories. Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Italiano’s Choco Pomme Poseidon is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Italiano’s Choco Pomme Poseidon for a woody and fruity character.

Which lasts longer, Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme or Italiano’s Choco Pomme Poseidon?

Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme lasts longest (Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme 73/100, Italiano’s Choco Pomme Poseidon 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme or Italiano’s Choco Pomme Poseidon?

Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme projects furthest (Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme 67/100, Italiano’s Choco Pomme Poseidon 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme and Italiano’s Choco Pomme Poseidon smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Bourbon Vanilla, Green Apple, Black Currant and Sandalwood.

Is Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme or Italiano’s Choco Pomme Poseidon better for summer or winter?

Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme suits evening wear; Italiano’s Choco Pomme Poseidon suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme and Italiano’s Choco Pomme Poseidon?

Drowning in 44 Shades of Italiano Pomme features Guaiac Wood, Cardamom, Incense, Toffee and Bourbon Vanilla. Italiano’s Choco Pomme Poseidon features Milk Chocolate, Black Currant, Sweet Almond, Green Apple and Sandalwood.