Fragrance comparison

On El vs Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 58 ratings analysed

On El

Jesus Del Pozo

3.8157 votes

Rank #17,377 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #61,132 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne takes 3 of 4 categories.

On El
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

On El1/4

Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne
Sillage & projection: Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne
Value for money: Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: On El

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

On ElJesus Del Pozo

Poseidon’s Swimming CologneThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 38%Had 35%Want 27%

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

21%Love

58%Like

4%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

57 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

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPoseidon’s Swimming Cologne

SillagePoseidon’s Swimming Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value75

Category winnerPoseidon’s Swimming CologneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

green77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

woody61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both fruity, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AppleLemonBlack CurrantMintPineappleMelonMandarin OrangeNutmeg

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyViolet

Base

OakmossCedarIrisRaspberryVetiverSandalwoodPeachPatchouli

Notes

Sicilian OrangePineapplePink PepperMandarin OrangeSandalwoodTonka BeanBergamotGingerBirchMuskMintPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMint, Pineapple, Mandarin Orange and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer95

Fall63

Winter5

Day100

Night27

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 37%Work 28%Party 19%Date 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,377

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#61,132

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOn ElHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

On El by Jesus Del Pozo is a bright, easygoing fruity aromatic cologne built around crisp green apple, fresh melon, and zesty lemon balanced by cooling spearmint. As the initial splash settles, the scent reveals clean lavender, soft violet petals, and a sturdy base of cedarwood, oakmoss, and vetiver. It smells clean,…

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Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne by The Dua Brand blends the juicy splash of sun-ripened mandarin orange and tart pineapple with a crisp hit of fresh mint. Think of stepping out into bright morning sunshine after an ice-cold swim, wrapped in a clean towel with sea salt drying on your skin. As the initial spray settles, zin…

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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, On El or Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne?

Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne takes 3 of 4 categories. On El is rated 3.81/5 from 57 votes; Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose On El for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, On El or Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne?

Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne lasts longest (Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne 60/100, On El 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, On El or Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne?

Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne projects furthest (Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne 75/100, On El 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do On El and Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Mint, Pineapple, Mandarin Orange and Sandalwood.

Is On El or Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne better for summer or winter?

On El suits daytime wear; Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in On El and Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne?

On El has top notes of Apple, Lemon, Black Currant and Mint, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar, Iris and Raspberry. Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne features Sicilian Orange, Pineapple, Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Sandalwood.