Fragrance comparison

Mer vs Poseidon

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 12 ratings analysed

Mer

Anna Pegova

2.605 votes

Rank #67,947 OzonicFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Poseidon

Chanceux Parfum

3.437 votes

Rank #65,155 PowderyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Poseidon takes 2 of 3 categories.

Mer
Choose it for a ozonic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Poseidon
Choose it for a powdery and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mer0/3

Poseidon2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MerAnna Pegova

PoseidonChanceux Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 0%Had 31%Want 69%

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

0%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

40%Dislike

20%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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate40

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillagePoseidon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

ozonic100%

fresh spicy92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

fresh69%

amber61%

powdery100%

amber88%

aquatic77%

musky65%

ozonic53%

animalic42%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MelonOzonic notesAldehydes

Heart

GeraniumIrisCyclamenWhite Rose

Base

MuskAmbergrisSandalowoodTonka Bean

Top20-30 mins

Ozonic notes

Heart2-4 hrs

Watery NotesPowdery Notes

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbergrisMusk

InformationalShared notesOzonic 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall75

Winter0

Day100

Night25

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night53

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

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#67,947

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,155

PerfumerLucky Armstrong

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPoseidonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Anna Pegova Mer starts with a sudden splash of melon and ozonic breeze, immediately bringing to mind a cool day at a rocky shore. The crispness of aldehydes keeps the opening from becoming too sweet, giving the fruit a breezy, clean texture. As it settles on the skin, a dry iris and soft white rose replace the initial…

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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, Mer or Poseidon?

Poseidon takes 2 of 3 categories. Mer is rated 2.60/5 from 5 votes; Poseidon is rated 3.43/5 from 7 votes. Choose Mer for a ozonic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Poseidon for a powdery and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mer or Poseidon?

They last about the same: Mer 80/100, Poseidon 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Mer or Poseidon?

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

Do Mer and Poseidon smell similar?

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

Is Mer or Poseidon better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mer and Poseidon?

Mer has top notes of Melon, Ozonic notes and Aldehydes, heart notes of Geranium, Iris, Cyclamen and White Rose, a base of Musk, Ambergris, Sandalowood and Tonka Bean. Poseidon has top notes of Ozonic notes, heart notes of Watery Notes and Powdery Notes, a base of Ambergris and Musk.