Fragrance comparison

Poseidon's Bois Oudh Cologne vs Obsidian

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

Poseidon's Bois Oudh Cologne

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #59,989 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Obsidian

Insider Parfums

4.405 votes

Rank #35,008 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obsidian takes 4 of 4 categories.

Poseidon's Bois Oudh Cologne
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Obsidian
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Poseidon's Bois Oudh Cologne0/4

Obsidian4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Obsidian
Sillage & projection: Obsidian
Value for money: Obsidian
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Obsidian

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Poseidon's Bois Oudh CologneThe Dua Brand

ObsidianInsider Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 25%Want 25%

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

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

60%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityObsidian

SillageObsidian

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value94

Category winnerObsidianBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

warm spicy84%

fruity77%

oud69%

amber61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PineappleTeak WoodBirchOudTonka BeanCardamomAmberMandarin OrangePink PepperSandalwoodPatchouliVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GeraniumCardamomNutmegMandarin OrangePink PepperCorianderLavender

Heart

AgarwoodVetiverIncenseOudMagnoliaVioletAmber

Base

Virginia CedarSandalwoodBenzoinMusk

InformationalShared notesOud, Cardamom, Amber and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Poseidon's Bois Oudh Cologne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night85

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 30%Work 28%Date 26%Party 16%

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,989

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,008

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerObsidianHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Poseidon's Bois Oudh Cologne by The Dua Brand brings together the crisp energy of fresh cologne and the deep warmth of dark woods. It opens with a bright burst of juicy pineapple, zesty mandarin orange, and a sharp snap of fresh ginger. As the bright fruit settles, warm cardamom and creamy sandalwood step forward to c…

Reviews →

Obsidian by Insider Parfums offers a bold, woody composition designed for those who appreciate intensity. This unisex scent centers on oud and vetiver, creating a dry and spicy profile that cuts through cold air. It remains firm on the skin for hours, making it a reliable choice for autumn evenings when you need a fra…

Reviews →

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 Bois Oudh Cologne or Obsidian?

Obsidian takes 4 of 4 categories. Poseidon's Bois Oudh Cologne is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Obsidian is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Poseidon's Bois Oudh Cologne for a woody and sweet character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Obsidian for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Poseidon's Bois Oudh Cologne or Obsidian?

Obsidian lasts longest (Obsidian 90/100, Poseidon's Bois Oudh Cologne 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Poseidon's Bois Oudh Cologne or Obsidian?

Obsidian projects furthest (Obsidian 81/100, Poseidon's Bois Oudh Cologne 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Poseidon's Bois Oudh Cologne and Obsidian smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Oud, Cardamom, Amber and Mandarin Orange.

Is Poseidon's Bois Oudh Cologne or Obsidian better for summer or winter?

Poseidon's Bois Oudh Cologne suits daytime wear; Obsidian suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Poseidon's Bois Oudh Cologne and Obsidian?

Poseidon's Bois Oudh Cologne features Pineapple, Teak Wood, Birch, Oud and Tonka Bean. Obsidian has top notes of Geranium, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Agarwood, Vetiver, Incense and Oud, a base of Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Musk.