Fragrance comparison

Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne vs VIII Eight

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 2 ratings analysed

3 wins

Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #47,908 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

VIII Eight

Azalea Parfums

4.001 votes

Rank #60,158 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne takes 3 of 4 categories.

Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
VIII Eight
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne3/4

VIII Eight0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Poseidon’s Bleu Havana CologneThe Dua Brand

VIII EightAzalea Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 88%Had 0%Want 13%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

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

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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPoseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne

SillageTie

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%

amber100%

fresh spicy88%

herbal77%

woody65%

musky53%

powdery42%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both amber and woody

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

ArtemisiaStyraxBergamotLavenderCinnamonNutmegAppleGrapefruit

Heart

LabdanumGeraniumAgarwoodTobaccoOudLily-of-the-ValleyCashmeranJasmine

Base

BenzoinAmberLeatherGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Tonka Bean and Grapefruit. 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#60,158

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPoseidon’s Bleu Havana CologneHigher 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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VIII Eight reads as a warm amber woody scent with a spicy, herbal opening and a darker, resinous core. Saffron, cardamom, lavender and citrus brighten the top before tobacco, oud, leather and vanilla settle in. It looks best suited to someone who enjoys textured, slightly old-school orientals with a dry woody base ra…

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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 VIII Eight?

Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne takes 3 of 4 categories. Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; VIII Eight is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose VIII Eight for a amber and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne or VIII Eight?

Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne lasts longest (Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne 80/100, VIII Eight 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne or VIII Eight?

Projection is very close: Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne 50/100, VIII Eight 50/100 for sillage.

Do Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne and VIII Eight smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Grapefruit.

Is Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne or VIII Eight better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne and VIII Eight?

Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne features Mandarin Orange, Sicilian Lemon, Jasmine Sambac, Pink Pepper and Green Apple. VIII Eight has top notes of Artemisia, Styrax, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Labdanum, Geranium, Agarwood and Tobacco, a base of Benzoin, Amber, Leather and Guaiac Wood.