Fragrance comparison

Poseidon vs Mer

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 12 ratings analysed

2 wins

Poseidon

Chanceux Parfum

3.437 votes

Rank #65,155 PowderyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Mer

Anna Pegova

2.605 votes

Rank #67,947 OzonicFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Poseidon takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

Poseidon2/3

Mer0/3

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

PoseidonChanceux Parfum

MerAnna Pegova

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 13%Had 4%Want 83%

2.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 0%Had 31%Want 69%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

14%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

29%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

0%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

40%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate40

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillagePoseidon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

amber88%

aquatic77%

musky65%

ozonic53%

animalic42%

ozonic100%

fresh spicy92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

fresh69%

amber61%

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

Top20-30 mins

Ozonic notes

Heart2-4 hrs

Watery NotesPowdery Notes

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbergrisMusk

Top

MelonOzonic notesAldehydes

Heart

GeraniumIrisCyclamenWhite Rose

Base

MuskAmbergrisSandalowoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesOzonic notes, Ambergris and Musk. Durations are only published for Poseidon, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night53

Spring100

Summer100

Fall75

Winter0

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Casual 39%Work 32%Date 17%Party 12%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,155

PerfumerLucky Armstrong

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#67,947

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPoseidonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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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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, Poseidon or Mer?

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

Which lasts longer, Poseidon or Mer?

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

Which projects more, Poseidon or Mer?

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

Do Poseidon and Mer smell similar?

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

Is Poseidon or Mer better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Poseidon and Mer?

Poseidon has top notes of Ozonic notes, heart notes of Watery Notes and Powdery Notes, a base of Ambergris and Musk. 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.