Fragrance comparison

Obsidian vs Poseidon's Bois Oudh Cologne

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

4 wins

Obsidian

Insider Parfums

4.405 votes

Rank #35,008 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Poseidon's Bois Oudh Cologne

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #59,989 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obsidian takes 4 of 4 categories.

Obsidian
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Poseidon's Bois Oudh Cologne
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Obsidian4/4

Poseidon's Bois Oudh Cologne0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ObsidianInsider Parfums

Poseidon's Bois Oudh CologneThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

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

60%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityObsidian

SillageObsidian

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value75

Category winnerObsidianBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

woody100%

sweet92%

warm spicy84%

fruity77%

oud69%

amber61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GeraniumCardamomNutmegMandarin OrangePink PepperCorianderLavender

Heart

AgarwoodVetiverIncenseOudMagnoliaVioletAmber

Base

Virginia CedarSandalwoodBenzoinMusk

Notes

PineappleTeak WoodBirchOudTonka BeanCardamomAmberMandarin OrangePink PepperSandalwoodPatchouliVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Mandarin Orange, Pink Pepper and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Poseidon's Bois Oudh Cologne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night85

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 30%Work 28%Date 26%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,008

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#59,989

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerObsidianHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Obsidian by Insider Parfums offers a bold, woody composition designed for those who appreciate intensity. This unisex scent centers on oud and vetiver, creating a dry and spicy profile that cuts through cold air. It remains firm on the skin for hours, making it a reliable choice for autumn evenings when you need a fra…

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Poseidon's Bois Oudh Cologne by The Dua Brand brings together the crisp energy of fresh cologne and the deep warmth of dark woods. It opens with a bright burst of juicy pineapple, zesty mandarin orange, and a sharp snap of fresh ginger. As the bright fruit settles, warm cardamom and creamy sandalwood step forward to c…

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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, Obsidian or Poseidon's Bois Oudh Cologne?

Obsidian takes 4 of 4 categories. Obsidian is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Poseidon's Bois Oudh Cologne is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Obsidian for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Poseidon's Bois Oudh Cologne for a woody and sweet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Obsidian or Poseidon's Bois Oudh Cologne?

Obsidian lasts longest (Obsidian 90/100, Poseidon's Bois Oudh Cologne 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Obsidian or Poseidon's Bois Oudh Cologne?

Obsidian projects furthest (Obsidian 81/100, Poseidon's Bois Oudh Cologne 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Obsidian and Poseidon's Bois Oudh Cologne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Pink Pepper and Vetiver.

Is Obsidian or Poseidon's Bois Oudh Cologne better for summer or winter?

Obsidian suits evening wear; Poseidon's Bois Oudh Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Obsidian and Poseidon's Bois Oudh Cologne?

Obsidian has top notes of Geranium, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Agarwood, Vetiver, Incense and Oud, a base of Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Musk. Poseidon's Bois Oudh Cologne features Pineapple, Teak Wood, Birch, Oud and Tonka Bean.