Fragrance comparison

Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir vs Drowning In Ottoman's Zest

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 2 ratings analysed

5 wins

Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #48,705 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Drowning In Ottoman's Zest

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #64,041 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir takes 5 of 5 categories.

Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Drowning In Ottoman's Zest
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir5/5

Drowning In Ottoman's Zest0/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir
Sillage & projection: Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir
Value for money: Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir
Fragranxe ranking: Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Drowning In Poseidon's 11z ElixirThe Dua Brand

Drowning In Ottoman's ZestThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 71%Had 12%Want 18%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityDrowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir

SillageDrowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value75

Category winnerDrowning In Poseidon's 11z ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

green61%

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Turkish RoseGreen NotesPink PepperSandalwoodPineapplePatchouliAmbergrisBergamotCardamomVanillaBenzoinOakmoss

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Black CurrantTurkish RoseBlood OrangeBlack PepperGreen NotesPink PepperSandalwoodTonka BeanGrapefruitPineapplePatchouliAmbergris

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerDrowning In Poseidon's 11z ElixirLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day76

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night56

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 31%Party 28%Casual 24%Work 17%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 34%Date 26%Party 24%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,705

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,041

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDrowning In Poseidon's 11z ElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir by The Dua Brand fuses smoky tart fruit with rich bakery sweetness. It opens with an unmistakable blast of tart pineapple, crisp apple, and zesty bergamot that immediately recalls the famous vintage batches of smoky birch colognes. As the bright fruit settles, warm ginger and green ca…

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Drowning In Ottoman's Zest by The Dua Brand opens with an explosive, mouthwatering punch of zesty blood orange, tangy pineapple, and bitter grapefruit. Within minutes, the bright citrus punch meets a warm rush of grated ginger, black pepper, and spicy cardamom. As the fragrance settles, rich roasted coffee beans and d…

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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 Poseidon's 11z Elixir or Drowning In Ottoman's Zest?

Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir takes 5 of 5 categories. Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Drowning In Ottoman's Zest is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Drowning In Ottoman's Zest for a warm spicy and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir or Drowning In Ottoman's Zest?

Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir lasts longest (Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir 100/100, Drowning In Ottoman's Zest 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir or Drowning In Ottoman's Zest?

Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir projects furthest (Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir 100/100, Drowning In Ottoman's Zest 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir and Drowning In Ottoman's Zest smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Green Notes, Pink Pepper and Sandalwood.

Is Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir or Drowning In Ottoman's Zest better for summer or winter?

Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir suits evening wear; Drowning In Ottoman's Zest suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir and Drowning In Ottoman's Zest?

Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir features Turkish Rose, Green Notes, Pink Pepper, Sandalwood and Pineapple. Drowning In Ottoman's Zest features Black Currant, Turkish Rose, Blood Orange, Black Pepper and Green Notes.