Fragrance comparison

Poseidon’s Cafe vs 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1 ratings analysed

Poseidon’s Cafe

The Dua Brand

—0 votes

Rank #74,518 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #61,382 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Poseidon’s Cafe
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration.
33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Poseidon’s Cafe1/2

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Poseidon’s CafeThe Dua Brand

33 Shades of Poseidon’s SantalThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 75%Had 0%Want 25%

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

Not enough votes yet

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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

earthy84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

woody100%

powdery92%

fruity84%

leather77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Black CurrantPineapplePatchouliAmbergrisBergamotVanillaOakmossJasmineCoffeeAppleBirchRose

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Virginian CedarBlack CurrantSandalwoodPineapplePatchouliAmbergrisBergamotCardamomVanillaOakmossJasmineLeather

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerPoseidon’s CafeLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day67

Night100

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night79

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 31%Casual 28%Party 25%Work 16%

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#74,518

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,382

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner33 Shades of Poseidon’s SantalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Poseidon’s Cafe from The Dua Brand takes the familiar crisp pineapple and smoky birch wood signature and steeps it directly into roasted dark coffee beans. The opening sprays hit with bright bergamot, tart black currant, and sweet fruit before settling into a warm mug of Colombian coffee and rich vanilla. It feels ene…

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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.

Do Poseidon’s Cafe and 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Pineapple, Patchouli and Ambergris.

Is Poseidon’s Cafe or 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Poseidon’s Cafe and 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal?

Poseidon’s Cafe features Black Currant, Pineapple, Patchouli, Ambergris and Bergamot. 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal features Virginian Cedar, Black Currant, Sandalwood, Pineapple and Patchouli.