Fragrance comparison

Handsome Devil vs Poseidon’s Fortune for Gen X

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 9 ratings analysed

3 wins

Handsome Devil

Ikiryō

4.005 votes

Rank #62,745 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Poseidon’s Fortune for Gen X

The Dua Brand

3.754 votes

Rank #56,868 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Handsome Devil takes 3 of 5 categories.

Handsome Devil
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
Poseidon’s Fortune for Gen X
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Handsome Devil3/5

Poseidon’s Fortune for Gen X1/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Handsome Devil
Sillage & projection: Handsome Devil
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Handsome Devil
Fragranxe ranking: Poseidon’s Fortune for Gen X

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Handsome DevilIkiryō

Poseidon’s Fortune for Gen XThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 10%Had 2%Want 87%

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 45%Had 18%Want 36%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

0%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityHandsome Devil

SillageHandsome Devil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

floral92%

musky84%

lavender77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

sweet92%

musky84%

amber77%

fruity69%

floral61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, musky and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LavenderBelladonnaCoumarinHedioneMuskIso E SuperOakmossCitronClearwoodTobacco

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Pink PepperPineapplePatchouliAmbroxanOakmossHoneyMuskGreen NotesTonka BeanAmbergrisCashmeranBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerHandsome DevilLongest dry-down: 8 to 12+ hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer88

Fall100

Winter100

Day70

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,745

PerfumerVincent of Dreamhouse

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,868

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerPoseidon’s Fortune for Gen XHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Handsome Devil by Ikiryō delivers a punchy aromatic profile built around crisp citron, clean lavender, and dark tobacco. Created by perfumer Vincent of Dreamhouse in 2020, this unisex composition balances classic barbershop elements with an edgy woody spine. Bright citron and hedione generate an immediate citrus and f…

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Poseidon’s Fortune for Gen X by The Dua Brand takes the crisp, smoky pineapple signature of Creed Aventus and collides it head-on with the rich honey and sweet pipe tobacco of Xerjoff Naxos. The opening hits with tart bergamot, juicy apple, and bright black currant, before softening into a heart of sweet golden honey,…

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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, Handsome Devil or Poseidon’s Fortune for Gen X?

Handsome Devil takes 3 of 5 categories. Handsome Devil is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; Poseidon’s Fortune for Gen X is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Handsome Devil for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Poseidon’s Fortune for Gen X for a woody and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Handsome Devil or Poseidon’s Fortune for Gen X?

Handsome Devil lasts longest (Handsome Devil 100/100, Poseidon’s Fortune for Gen X 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Handsome Devil or Poseidon’s Fortune for Gen X?

Projection is very close: Handsome Devil 68/100, Poseidon’s Fortune for Gen X 67/100 for sillage.

Do Handsome Devil and Poseidon’s Fortune for Gen X smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, musky and sweet accords. Common notes include Musk and Oakmoss.

Is Handsome Devil or Poseidon’s Fortune for Gen X better for summer or winter?

Handsome Devil suits evening wear; Poseidon’s Fortune for Gen X suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Handsome Devil and Poseidon’s Fortune for Gen X?

Handsome Devil features Lavender, Belladonna, Coumarin, Hedione and Musk. Poseidon’s Fortune for Gen X features Pink Pepper, Pineapple, Patchouli, Ambroxan and Oakmoss.