Fragrance comparison

Lake Brienz vs Poseidon

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 12 ratings analysed

Lake Brienz

Jillian Switzerland

4.205 votes

Rank #55,232 GreenOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Poseidon

Chanceux Parfum

3.437 votes

Rank #65,155 PowderyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Poseidon takes 3 of 4 categories.

Lake Brienz
Choose it for a green and ozonic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Poseidon
Choose it for a powdery and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lake Brienz1/4

Poseidon3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lake BrienzJillian Switzerland

PoseidonChanceux Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityPoseidon

SillagePoseidon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value75

Category winnerPoseidonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

ozonic92%

aquatic84%

lavender77%

fresh69%

amber61%

powdery100%

amber88%

aquatic77%

musky65%

ozonic53%

animalic42%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aquatic, amber and ozonic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green NotesLavenderBergamotMelon

Heart

Watery NotesOzonic notesRose

Base

MuskAmbergrisPatchouliCedarwood

Top20-30 mins

Ozonic notes

Heart2-4 hrs

Watery NotesPowdery Notes

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbergrisMusk

InformationalShared notesWatery Notes, Ozonic notes, Musk and Ambergris. Durations are only published for Poseidon, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night53

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex0

Women33

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#55,232

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,155

PerfumerLucky Armstrong

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLake BrienzHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lake Brienz by Jillian Switzerland captures the crisp, alpine air of a clear glacial lake. It opens with a bright splash of tart bergamot, crunchy green notes, and a slice of sweet melon balanced by soothing lavender. As the initial mist settles, airy ozonic notes and cool watery accords blend with a gentle touch of r…

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…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Lake Brienz or Poseidon?

Poseidon takes 3 of 4 categories. Lake Brienz is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Poseidon is rated 3.43/5 from 7 votes. Choose Lake Brienz for a green and ozonic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Poseidon for a powdery and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lake Brienz or Poseidon?

Poseidon lasts longest (Poseidon 80/100, Lake Brienz 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lake Brienz or Poseidon?

Poseidon projects furthest (Poseidon 63/100, Lake Brienz 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lake Brienz and Poseidon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aquatic, amber and ozonic accords. Common notes include Watery Notes, Ozonic notes, Musk and Ambergris.

Is Lake Brienz or Poseidon better for summer or winter?

Lake Brienz suits daytime wear; Poseidon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lake Brienz and Poseidon?

Lake Brienz has top notes of Green Notes, Lavender, Bergamot and Melon, heart notes of Watery Notes, Ozonic notes and Rose, a base of Musk, Ambergris, Patchouli and Cedarwood. Poseidon has top notes of Ozonic notes, heart notes of Watery Notes and Powdery Notes, a base of Ambergris and Musk.