Fragrance comparison

Empire State vs Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

Empire State

Mundus

5.001 votes

Rank #56,074 AmberWarm Spicy

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70%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla

The Dua Brand

3.502 votes

Rank #64,698 WoodyWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla takes 3 of 5 categories.

Empire State
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, evening wear.

Empire State1/5

Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla3/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla
Fragranxe ranking: Empire State

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Empire StateMundus

Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar VanillaThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 13%Want 38%

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

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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityDrowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerDrowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar VanillaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

rose77%

powdery69%

balsamic61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

green61%

Scent match70%Closely related · both amber, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GingerBergamotPink PepperGreen Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

Turkish RoseCardamomBlackcurrant

Base6-8+ hrs

BenzoinSandalwoodAmbergrisPatchouliMuskVanillaCedar

Notes

Turkish RoseGreen NotesPink PepperSandalwoodPineapplePatchouliAmbergrisBergamotCardamomVanillaBenzoinOakmoss

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerDrowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar VanillaLongest dry-down: 8-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day85

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Date 30%Work 28%Casual 26%Party 15%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 32%Casual 29%Party 24%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,074

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,698

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEmpire StateHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Empire State by Mundus opens with a brisk snap of fresh ginger and tart bergamot, backed by crushed green notes and sparkling pink pepper. The initial sharpness softens within minutes. A plush heart takes over, highlighting Turkish rose petals, cool green cardamom, and a dark drop of tart blackcurrant fruit. As the sc…

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Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla by The Dua Brand takes a familiar crisp, fruity opening and wraps it in deep, comforting warmth. The scent begins with an energizing splash of tart pineapple, crisp green apple, and bright bergamot that instantly wakes up your senses. Within minutes, a rugged backbone…

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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, Empire State or Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla?

Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla takes 3 of 5 categories. Empire State is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Empire State for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Empire State or Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla?

Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla lasts longest (Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla 80/100, Empire State 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Empire State or Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla?

Projection is very close: Empire State 50/100, Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla 50/100 for sillage.

Do Empire State and Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Green Notes and Turkish Rose.

Is Empire State or Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla better for summer or winter?

Empire State suits evening wear; Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Empire State and Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla?

Empire State has top notes of Ginger, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Green Notes, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Cardamom and Blackcurrant, a base of Benzoin, Sandalwood, Ambergris and Patchouli. Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla features Turkish Rose, Green Notes, Pink Pepper, Sandalwood and Pineapple.