Fragrance comparison

Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne vs Private Saffron

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 2 ratings analysed

Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #47,908 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Private Saffron

Modern Armorist

5.001 votes

Rank #45,393 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Private Saffron takes 3 of 4 categories.

Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Private Saffron
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne1/4

Private Saffron3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Private Saffron
Sillage & projection: Private Saffron
Value for money: Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Private Saffron

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Poseidon’s Bleu Havana CologneThe Dua Brand

Private SaffronModern Armorist

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 88%Had 0%Want 13%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

100%Love

0%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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityPrivate Saffron

SillagePrivate Saffron

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerPoseidon’s Bleu Havana CologneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Mandarin OrangeSicilian LemonJasmine SambacPink PepperGreen AppleSandalwoodTonka BeanGrapefruitWhite MuskPineapplePatchouliBirch Tar

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GrapefruitArtemisiaBergamotLavenderCardamomCinnamonSaffronCypress

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyFloral NotesCashmeranGeraniumLabdanumJasmineTobaccoCedar

Base

Guaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliAgarwoodVanillaBenzoinLeather

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Tonka Bean, Grapefruit and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day93

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 28%Casual 26%Party 24%Work 22%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,908

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,393

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPrivate SaffronHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Poseidon's Bleu Havana Cologne by The Dua Brand opens with a sharp burst of fresh pineapple, tart grapefruit, and crushed spearmint that instantly wakes up the senses. As the bright citrus settles, the heart turns warm and full of character, introducing spicy nutmeg, clean cedar wood, and a touch of sweet jasmine samb…

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Modern Armorist Private Saffron is a rich, grounding perfume that balances energetic citrus with deep woods and warm kitchen spices. It opens with a brisk kick of ruby grapefruit, fresh lavender, and cracked cardamom before settling into a heart of aromatic cypress, sweet pipe tobacco, and smooth cedar. The base ancho…

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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 Bleu Havana Cologne or Private Saffron?

Private Saffron takes 3 of 4 categories. Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Private Saffron is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Private Saffron for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne or Private Saffron?

Private Saffron lasts longest (Private Saffron 100/100, Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne or Private Saffron?

Private Saffron projects furthest (Private Saffron 100/100, Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne and Private Saffron smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Grapefruit and Patchouli.

Is Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne or Private Saffron better for summer or winter?

Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne suits day or night wear; Private Saffron suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne and Private Saffron?

Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne features Mandarin Orange, Sicilian Lemon, Jasmine Sambac, Pink Pepper and Green Apple. Private Saffron has top notes of Grapefruit, Artemisia, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Floral Notes, Cashmeran and Geranium, a base of Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.