Fragrance comparison

Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir vs Gourmand Dream

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

4 wins

Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #48,671 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Gourmand Dream

Nomade Perfumes

4.502 votes

Rank #48,708 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir takes 4 of 4 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.
Gourmand Dream
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir4/4

Gourmand Dream0/4

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): Not scored
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

Gourmand DreamNomade Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 15%Had 5%Want 80%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

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 value63

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%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

amber77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and fruity

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

Top

BergamotBlack CurrantApplePineappleLiquor

Heart

CorianderCardamomGeraniumBirchChocolatePatchouli

Base

AmberVanillaTonka BeanBenzoinOakmossMusk

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Patchouli, Bergamot and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day76

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,671

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,708

PerfumerChris Maurice

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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Gourmand Dream by Nomade Perfumes opens with a tart splash of pineapple, black currant, apple, and bergamot soaked in dark liquor. The top notes feel heavy and boozy, cutting through cold autumn air before shifting into a rich heart of bitter chocolate, cardamom, coriander, and earthy patchouli. As the composition set…

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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 Gourmand Dream?

Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir takes 4 of 4 categories. Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Gourmand Dream is rated 4.50/5 from 2 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 Gourmand Dream for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir or Gourmand Dream?

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

Which projects more, Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir or Gourmand Dream?

Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir projects furthest (Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir 100/100, Gourmand Dream 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir and Gourmand Dream smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and fruity accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Patchouli, Bergamot and Cardamom.

Is Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir or Gourmand Dream better for summer or winter?

Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir suits evening wear; Gourmand Dream suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir and Gourmand Dream?

Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir features Turkish Rose, Green Notes, Pink Pepper, Sandalwood and Pineapple. Gourmand Dream has top notes of Bergamot, Black Currant, Apple and Pineapple, heart notes of Coriander, Cardamom, Geranium and Birch, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Benzoin.