King's Salute vs 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
21%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal takes 4 of 5 categories.
King's SaluteChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
33 Shades of Poseidon’s SantalChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.
King's Salute1/5
33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal
- Sillage & projection
- 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal
- Value for money
- 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal
- Fragranxe ranking
- King's Salute
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
King's SaluteGrossmith33 Shades of Poseidon’s SantalThe Dua BrandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.49/ 5 · 55 votes
Have 34%Had 2%Want 64%
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 hate67%Love
20%Like
9%Ok
2%Dislike
2%Hate
55 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
Category winners
Longevity33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal
Sillage33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner33 Shades of Poseidon’s SantalBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
lavender77%
mossy69%
citrus61%
woody100%
powdery92%
fruity84%
leather77%
amber69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match21%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop1 to 2 hours
BergamotElemi resinBlack PepperBlack Currant
Heart3 to 4 hours
LavenderLavender ExtractCardamomThymeIris
Base5 to 8 hours
OakmossCashmeranMuskAmber
Notes
Virginian CedarBlack CurrantSandalwoodPineapplePatchouliAmbergrisBergamotCardamomVanillaOakmossJasmineLeather
No top / heart / base split published
Category winner33 Shades of Poseidon’s SantalLongest dry-down: 7-10 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring72
Summer100
Fall72
Winter16
Day100
Night50
Spring0
Summer100
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#25,919
PerfumerMatthieu Meneuvrier
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#65,170
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerKing's SaluteHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotKing's Salute by Grossmith is an aromatic fougere that pairs a bright, fruity opening with a crisp barbershop dry-down. It opens with sharp bergamot, tangy black currant, and cracked black pepper, softened by resinous elemi. As the top notes settle, the fragrance shifts toward a classic heart of herbaceous lavender, s…
Reviews →33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal by The Dua Brand fuses two modern scent icons into a single bottle. The spray opens with juicy tart pineapple, crisp green apple, and bright bergamot, giving an immediate energetic burst. Soon after, dry Australian sandalwood, smoky birch, and dry papyrus step forward to balance the swee…
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, King's Salute or 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal?
33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal takes 4 of 5 categories. King's Salute is rated 4.49/5 from 55 votes; 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose King's Salute for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, King's Salute or 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal?
33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal lasts longest (33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal 80/100, King's Salute 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, King's Salute or 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal?
33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal projects furthest (33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal 75/100, King's Salute 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do King's Salute and 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal smell similar?
Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Currant, Cardamom and Oakmoss.
Is King's Salute or 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal better for summer or winter?
King's Salute suits daytime wear; 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in King's Salute and 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal?
King's Salute has top notes of Bergamot, Elemi resin, Black Pepper and Black Currant, heart notes of Lavender, Lavender Extract, Cardamom and Thyme, a base of Oakmoss, Cashmeran, Musk and Amber. 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal features Virginian Cedar, Black Currant, Sandalwood, Pineapple and Patchouli.
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