Fragrance comparison

Mandrake vs 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 108 ratings analysed

Mandrake

Parfums Quartana

3.97107 votes

Rank #14,173 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #65,682 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal takes 4 of 5 categories.

Mandrake
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Mandrake1/5

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: Mandrake

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MandrakeParfums Quartana

33 Shades of Poseidon’s SantalThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 28%Had 10%Want 62%

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 hate

39%Love

36%Like

8%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

107 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

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

Longevity33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal

Sillage33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value50

Category winner33 Shades of Poseidon’s SantalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

green84%

leather77%

aromatic69%

sweet61%

woody100%

powdery92%

fruity84%

leather77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

RhubarbApplePomegranateSuedeBirch LeafBirchSandalwoodTonka BeanMadagascar VanillaPatchouliCardamom

No top / heart / base split published

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 season

Spring100

Summer77

Fall55

Winter14

Day100

Night42

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex85

Women5

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,173

PerfumerCarlos Viñals

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#65,682

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMandrakeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mandrake by Parfums Quartana is a tart, fruity, and woody scent built around a bold rhubarb opening. Created by perfumer Carlos Viñals, the profile introduces crisp green apple and pomegranate alongside pungent, sour rhubarb stalks. As the bright initial burst settles, birch leaf and birch wood provide a rustic, green…

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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…

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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, Mandrake or 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal?

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal takes 4 of 5 categories. Mandrake is rated 3.97/5 from 107 votes; 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Mandrake for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, 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, Mandrake or 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal?

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal lasts longest (33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal 80/100, Mandrake 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mandrake or 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal?

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal projects furthest (33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal 75/100, Mandrake 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mandrake and 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and leather accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Madagascar Vanilla, Patchouli and Cardamom.

Is Mandrake or 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal better for summer or winter?

Mandrake suits daytime wear; 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mandrake and 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal?

Mandrake features Rhubarb, Apple, Pomegranate, Suede and Birch Leaf. 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal features Virginian Cedar, Black Currant, Sandalwood, Pineapple and Patchouli.