Fragrance comparison

Poseidon's Beauteous Elixir vs 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 2 ratings analysed

Poseidon's Beauteous Elixir

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #55,372 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #61,329 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal takes 3 of 5 categories.

Poseidon's Beauteous Elixir
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Poseidon's Beauteous Elixir1/5

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal3/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal
Sillage & projection: 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal
Fragranxe ranking: Poseidon's Beauteous Elixir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Poseidon's Beauteous ElixirThe Dua Brand

33 Shades of Poseidon’s SantalThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

Longevity33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal

Sillage33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

leather84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

cacao61%

woody100%

powdery92%

fruity84%

leather77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PineappleLavenderBirchCacaoCaramelCherryTonkaEgyptian JasmineBlack CurrantSandalwoodPatchouliAmbergris

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Virginian CedarBlack CurrantSandalwoodPineapplePatchouliAmbergrisBergamotCardamomVanillaOakmossJasmineLeather

No top / heart / base split published

Category winner33 Shades of Poseidon’s SantalLongest dry-down: 7-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night79

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 33%Party 29%Casual 24%Work 14%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 31%Work 27%Date 24%Party 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,372

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#61,329

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPoseidon's Beauteous ElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Poseidon's Beauteous Elixir by The Dua Brand takes the crisp, smoky pineapple profile of a modern chypre and folds it into a bakery case full of sweets. The first spray brings a sharp flash of tart pineapple, black currant, and crisp bergamot. Within minutes, that familiar fruity freshness meets rich molten caramel, d…

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33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal by The Dua Brand fuses two modern scent icons into a single bottle. The spray opens with juicy tart pineapple, crisp green apple, and bright bergamot, giving an immediate energetic burst. Soon after, dry Australian sandalwood, smoky birch, and dry papyrus step forward to balance the swee…

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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's Beauteous Elixir or 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal?

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal takes 3 of 5 categories. Poseidon's Beauteous Elixir is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Poseidon's Beauteous Elixir for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Poseidon's Beauteous Elixir or 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal?

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal lasts longest (33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal 80/100, Poseidon's Beauteous Elixir 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Poseidon's Beauteous Elixir or 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal?

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal projects furthest (33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal 75/100, Poseidon's Beauteous Elixir 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Poseidon's Beauteous Elixir and 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and leather accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Egyptian Jasmine, Black Currant and Sandalwood.

Is Poseidon's Beauteous Elixir or 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal better for summer or winter?

Poseidon's Beauteous Elixir suits evening wear; 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Poseidon's Beauteous Elixir and 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal?

Poseidon's Beauteous Elixir features Pineapple, Lavender, Birch, Cacao and Caramel. 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal features Virginian Cedar, Black Currant, Sandalwood, Pineapple and Patchouli.