Fragrance comparison

Men X vs Poseidon The Black

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 12 ratings analysed

Men X

Prova

—0 votes

Rank #72,953 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

72%scent match

Closely related

1 wins

Poseidon The Black

Instituto Español

3.5812 votes

Rank #24,347 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Poseidon The Black takes 1 of 1 categories.

Men X
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character.
Poseidon The Black
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Men X0/1

Poseidon The Black1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Men XProva

Poseidon The BlackInstituto Español

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

3.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 45%Had 10%Want 45%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

33%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

17%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value58

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

sweet84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

woody61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

amber61%

Scent match72%Closely related · both warm spicy, aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonSage

Heart2-4 hrs

Black CardamomTolu BalsamCinnamonPraline

Base6-8+ hrs

Brazilian RosewoodBlack AmberPatchouli

Top

LemonBitter OrangeSageMarigold

Heart

PralineCinnamonBlack Cardamom

Base

Palisander Rosewoodebony treePatchouliBlack Amber

InformationalShared notesLemon, Sage, Black Cardamom and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Men X, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring29

Summer14

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,953

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,347

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerPoseidon The BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Men X by Prova opens with a bright splash of tart lemon balanced by earthy herbal sage, cutting through the air before a rich, dessert-like sweetness steps forward. At its core, warm cinnamon and sweet nutty praline mingle with smooth tolu balsam and aromatic black cardamom, creating a comforting aura like spiced choc…

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Poseidon The Black is a bold Oriental Woody fragrance defined by a blend of bitter citrus, spiced praline, and deep woods. It opens with sharp lemon and sage before settling into a warm, gourmand-adjacent heart. This scent offers a rugged profile that works best for cool evening wear, appealing to men who enjoy substa…

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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.

Do Men X and Poseidon The Black smell similar?

Closely related: a 72% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Lemon, Sage, Black Cardamom and Cinnamon.

Is Men X or Poseidon The Black better for summer or winter?

Poseidon The Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Men X and Poseidon The Black?

Men X has top notes of Lemon and Sage, heart notes of Black Cardamom, Tolu Balsam, Cinnamon and Praline, a base of Brazilian Rosewood, Black Amber and Patchouli. Poseidon The Black has top notes of Lemon, Bitter Orange, Sage and Marigold, heart notes of Praline, Cinnamon and Black Cardamom, a base of Palisander Rosewood, ebony tree, Patchouli and Black Amber.