Fragrance comparison

Mandrake vs Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir

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

42%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #52,172 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir takes 4 of 5 categories.

Mandrake
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mandrake1/5

Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir4/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir
Sillage & projection: Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir
Value for money: Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir
Fragranxe ranking: Mandrake

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MandrakeParfums Quartana

Drowning In Poseidon's 11z ElixirThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 28%Had 10%Want 62%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

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

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

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityDrowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir

SillageDrowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value100

Category winnerDrowning In Poseidon's 11z ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

green84%

leather77%

aromatic69%

sweet61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

green61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and green

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

Turkish RoseGreen NotesPink PepperSandalwoodPineapplePatchouliAmbergrisBergamotCardamomVanillaBenzoinOakmoss

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerDrowning In Poseidon's 11z ElixirLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer77

Fall55

Winter14

Day100

Night42

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

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#52,172

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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Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir by The Dua Brand fuses smoky tart fruit with rich bakery sweetness. It opens with an unmistakable blast of tart pineapple, crisp apple, and zesty bergamot that immediately recalls the famous vintage batches of smoky birch colognes. As the bright fruit settles, warm ginger and green ca…

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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 Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir?

Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir takes 4 of 5 categories. Mandrake is rated 3.97/5 from 107 votes; Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Mandrake for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mandrake or Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir?

Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir lasts longest (Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir 100/100, Mandrake 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mandrake or Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir?

Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir projects furthest (Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir 100/100, Mandrake 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mandrake and Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and green accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Madagascar Vanilla, Patchouli and Cardamom.

Is Mandrake or Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir better for summer or winter?

Mandrake suits daytime wear; Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mandrake and Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir?

Mandrake features Rhubarb, Apple, Pomegranate, Suede and Birch Leaf. Drowning In Poseidon's 11z Elixir features Turkish Rose, Green Notes, Pink Pepper, Sandalwood and Pineapple.