Fragrance comparison

Poseidon’s Berry Affair vs Sex on the Beach

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 145 ratings analysed

3 wins

Poseidon’s Berry Affair

The Dua Brand

3.333 votes

Rank #59,101 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Sex on the Beach

Demeter Fragrance

3.42142 votes

Rank #20,443 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Poseidon’s Berry Affair takes 3 of 5 categories.

Poseidon’s Berry Affair
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sex on the Beach
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Poseidon’s Berry Affair3/5

Sex on the Beach2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Poseidon’s Berry Affair
Sillage & projection: Poseidon’s Berry Affair
Value for money: Sex on the Beach
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Poseidon’s Berry Affair
Fragranxe ranking: Sex on the Beach

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Poseidon’s Berry AffairThe Dua Brand

Sex on the BeachDemeter Fragrance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 64%Had 14%Want 21%

3.42/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

19%Love

40%Like

6%Ok

33%Dislike

1%Hate

142 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity41

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityPoseidon’s Berry Affair

SillagePoseidon’s Berry Affair

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value63

Category winnerSex on the BeachBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet86%

soft spicy72%

fresh58%

woody44%

musky30%

fruity100%

sweet83%

vodka65%

fresh48%

ozonic30%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Aromatic NotesPink PepperBlackberryPineapplePatchouliRaspberryBlueberryCranberryBergamotVanillaJasmineCassis

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

VodkaRaspberryPineappleMelonCranberry

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerPoseidon’s Berry AffairLongest dry-down: 6-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night64

Spring43

Summer100

Fall0

Winter5

Day100

Night31

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Casual 32%Date 26%Party 23%Work 19%

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

Casual 45%Party 32%Date 16%Work 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,101

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#20,443

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerSex on the BeachHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Poseidon’s Berry Affair by The Dua Brand takes the familiar smoky pineapple blueprint and drenches it in a dark, mouthwatering berry compote. Right from the first spray, tart cranberry, sweet blueberry, and ripe blackberry crash into crisp bergamot and juicy apple. As the fruit punch settles down, you get the unmistak…

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Demeter Fragrance Sex on the Beach captures the boozy, slushy rush of a beachfront cocktail bar in high summer. It opens with an energetic hit of chilled vodka, bright cranberry, and sour pineapple juice. The sweetness hits hard at first. Within ten minutes, the boozy punch softens into a playful heart of juicy melon …

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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 Berry Affair or Sex on the Beach?

Poseidon’s Berry Affair takes 3 of 5 categories. Poseidon’s Berry Affair is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Sex on the Beach is rated 3.42/5 from 142 votes. Choose Poseidon’s Berry Affair for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sex on the Beach for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Poseidon’s Berry Affair or Sex on the Beach?

Poseidon’s Berry Affair lasts longest (Poseidon’s Berry Affair 60/100, Sex on the Beach 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Poseidon’s Berry Affair or Sex on the Beach?

Poseidon’s Berry Affair projects furthest (Poseidon’s Berry Affair 63/100, Sex on the Beach 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Poseidon’s Berry Affair and Sex on the Beach smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and fresh accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Raspberry and Cranberry.

Is Poseidon’s Berry Affair or Sex on the Beach better for summer or winter?

Poseidon’s Berry Affair suits daytime wear; Sex on the Beach suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Poseidon’s Berry Affair and Sex on the Beach?

Poseidon’s Berry Affair features Aromatic Notes, Pink Pepper, Blackberry, Pineapple and Patchouli. Sex on the Beach features Vodka, Raspberry, Pineapple, Melon and Cranberry.