Fragrance comparison

Lago vs Poseidon

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 101 ratings analysed

2 wins

Lago

Acqua di Baviera

4.1194 votes

Rank #6,688 CitrusAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Poseidon

Chanceux Parfum

3.437 votes

Rank #65,155 PowderyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lago takes 2 of 4 categories.

Lago
Choose it for a citrus and aquatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Poseidon
Choose it for a powdery and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lago2/4

Poseidon1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Poseidon
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Lago
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lago

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LagoAcqua di Baviera

PoseidonChanceux Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 94 votes

Have 18%Had 2%Want 80%

3.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 13%Had 4%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

42%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

43%Love

14%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

29%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityPoseidon

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value75

Category winnerLagoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aquatic92%

green84%

ozonic77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

powdery100%

amber88%

aquatic77%

musky65%

ozonic53%

animalic42%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both aquatic and ozonic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Ozonic notesLimeBergamotGreen Leaves

Heart

Watery NotesWater LilySage

Base

MuskAmberDriftwood

Top20-30 mins

Ozonic notes

Heart2-4 hrs

Watery NotesPowdery Notes

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbergrisMusk

InformationalShared notesOzonic notes, Watery Notes and Musk. Durations are only published for Poseidon, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall38

Winter13

Day100

Night38

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night53

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex83

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Casual 39%Work 32%Date 17%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,688

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews32

Overall rank#65,155

PerfumerLucky Armstrong

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLagoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lago by Acqua di Baviera is a Aromatic Aquatic fragrance for women and men. Lago was launched during the 2010's. Top notes are Ozonic notes, Lime, Bergamot and Green Leaves; middle notes are Watery Notes, Water Lily and Sage; base notes are Musk, Amber and Driftwood.

Reviews →

Poseidon by Chanceux Parfum takes a surprising route for a modern marine scent. Instead of sharp citrus or bitter seaweed, it opens with a blast of cool ozonic notes that feel like charged seaside air before a storm. The initial alcohol flash settles in three minutes, making way for soft watery notes and an unexpected…

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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, Lago or Poseidon?

Lago takes 2 of 4 categories. Lago is rated 4.11/5 from 94 votes; Poseidon is rated 3.43/5 from 7 votes. Choose Lago for a citrus and aquatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Poseidon for a powdery and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lago or Poseidon?

Poseidon lasts longest (Poseidon 80/100, Lago 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lago or Poseidon?

Projection is very close: Lago 63/100, Poseidon 63/100 for sillage.

Do Lago and Poseidon smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aquatic and ozonic accords. Common notes include Ozonic notes, Watery Notes and Musk.

Is Lago or Poseidon better for summer or winter?

Lago suits daytime wear; Poseidon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lago and Poseidon?

Lago has top notes of Ozonic notes, Lime, Bergamot and Green Leaves, heart notes of Watery Notes, Water Lily and Sage, a base of Musk, Amber and Driftwood. Poseidon has top notes of Ozonic notes, heart notes of Watery Notes and Powdery Notes, a base of Ambergris and Musk.