Istanbul vs Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne takes 3 of 5 categories.
IstanbulChoose it for a warm spicy and coffee character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Poseidon’s Bleu Havana CologneChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, evening wear.
Istanbul2/5
Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne
- Sillage & projection
- Istanbul
- Value for money
- Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne
- Fragranxe ranking
- Istanbul
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
IstanbulProadPoseidon’s Bleu Havana CologneThe Dua BrandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 11%Had 2%Want 88%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 88%Had 0%Want 13%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
100%Love
0%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
Category winners
LongevityPoseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne
SillageIstanbul
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPoseidon’s Bleu Havana CologneBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
coffee92%
amber84%
sweet77%
balsamic69%
musky61%
amber100%
woody92%
citrus84%
warm spicy77%
sweet69%
vanilla61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both amber, warm spicy and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when knownNotes
CoffeeStyraxLabdanumElemi resinIncenseSweet NotesRaspberryGingerMuskBenzoinRoseTobacco
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
Mandarin OrangeSicilian LemonJasmine SambacPink PepperGreen AppleSandalwoodTonka BeanGrapefruitWhite MuskPineapplePatchouliBirch Tar
No top / heart / base split published
Category winnerPoseidon’s Bleu Havana CologneLongest dry-down: 6-10 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer25
Fall100
Winter100
Day33
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#47,435
PerfumerTristan Badard
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#50,643
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerIstanbulHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIstanbul by Proad delivers a rich blend of roasted coffee, warm resins, and dark spices. Created by perfumer Tristan Badard, this oriental floral fragrance opens with a sharp flash of ginger paired with tart raspberry and dark coffee beans. As the initial brightness settles, the heart reveals a smooth rose note surrou…
Reviews →Poseidon's Bleu Havana Cologne by The Dua Brand opens with a sharp burst of fresh pineapple, tart grapefruit, and crushed spearmint that instantly wakes up the senses. As the bright citrus settles, the heart turns warm and full of character, introducing spicy nutmeg, clean cedar wood, and a touch of sweet jasmine samb…
Reviews →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, Istanbul or Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne?
Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne takes 3 of 5 categories. Istanbul is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes; Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Istanbul for a warm spicy and coffee character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Istanbul or Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne?
Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne lasts longest (Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne 80/100, Istanbul 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Istanbul or Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne?
Istanbul projects furthest (Istanbul 63/100, Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Istanbul and Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and sweet accords.
Is Istanbul or Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne better for summer or winter?
Istanbul suits evening wear; Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Istanbul and Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne?
Istanbul features Coffee, Styrax, Labdanum, Elemi resin and Incense. Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne features Mandarin Orange, Sicilian Lemon, Jasmine Sambac, Pink Pepper and Green Apple.
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