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Fragrance comparison

Gone Swimming vs Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne

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

Updated 31 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

  • Gone Swimming

    Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne

    Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gone Swimming2/5
Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne2/5
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Gone Swimming
Sillage & projection
Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne
Value for money
Tie
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne
Fragranxe ranking
Gone Swimming

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Gone SwimmingThe Dua Brand
Poseidon’s Swimming CologneThe Dua Brand
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.40/ 5 · 30 votes
Have 67%Had 9%Want 24%
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 50%Had 25%Want 25%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
70%Love
20%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
10%Hate

30 votes

0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate85
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityGone Swimming

SillagePoseidon’s Swimming Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value75
Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
amber83%
fresh spicy65%
animalic48%
sweet30%
citrus100%
sweet92%
fruity84%
fresh spicy77%
musky69%
woody61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Notes
Sicilian OrangePineapplePink PepperMandarin OrangeSandalwoodTonka BeanBergamotGingerBirchMuskMintPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerPoseidon’s Swimming CologneLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring89
Summer100
Fall11
Winter11
Day100
Night37
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men22
Unisex74
Women4
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,651

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#65,159

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGone SwimmingHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gone Swimming by The Dua Brand delivers an immediate blast of sunny, bright fruit led by Sicilian orange and juicy mandarin orange. Crisp bergamot sharpens the opening, giving the blend a lively fresh spicy facet that feels vibrant in warm weather. As the initial citrus burst settles, ambergris grounds the composition…

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Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne by The Dua Brand blends the juicy splash of sun-ripened mandarin orange and tart pineapple with a crisp hit of fresh mint. Think of stepping out into bright morning sunshine after an ice-cold swim, wrapped in a clean towel with sea salt drying on your skin. As the initial spray settles, zin…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Gone Swimming or Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Gone Swimming is rated 4.40/5 from 30 votes; Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Gone Swimming for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gone Swimming or Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne?

Gone Swimming lasts longest (Gone Swimming 68/100, Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gone Swimming or Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne?

Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne projects furthest (Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne 75/100, Gone Swimming 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gone Swimming and Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Sicilian Orange and Bergamot.

Is Gone Swimming or Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne better for summer or winter?

Gone Swimming suits daytime wear; Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gone Swimming and Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne?

Gone Swimming features Mandarin Orange, Sicilian Orange, Ambergris and Bergamot. Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne features Sicilian Orange, Pineapple, Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Sandalwood.

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