Fragrance comparison

Poseidon's Cali Life vs 44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 4 ratings analysed

3 wins

Poseidon's Cali Life

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #48,099 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon

The Dua Brand

4.333 votes

Rank #54,160 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Poseidon's Cali Life takes 3 of 5 categories.

Poseidon's Cali Life
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Poseidon's Cali Life3/5

44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon1/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon
Sillage & projection: Poseidon's Cali Life
Value for money: Poseidon's Cali Life
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Poseidon's Cali Life

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Poseidon's Cali LifeThe Dua Brand

44 Shades of Cherry PoseidonThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

4.33/ 5 · 3 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

67%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

Longevity44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon

SillagePoseidon's Cali Life

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value88

Category winnerPoseidon's Cali LifeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus92%

amber84%

musky77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

fruity92%

amber84%

sweet77%

balsamic69%

citrus61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both fruity, amber and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Mandarin OrangePineapplePatchouliAmbergrisBergamotAmbretteVanillaBenzoinOakmossJasmineAppleRose

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Mandarin OrangeHaitian VetiverJasmine SambacCherry LiqueurBlack CurrantBitter AlmondTurkish RoseBlack CherryGuaiac WoodPeru BalsamSandalwoodPineapple

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night35

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day86

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 37%Work 29%Date 20%Party 15%

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Date 30%Casual 28%Party 25%Work 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,099

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,160

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPoseidon's Cali LifeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Poseidon's Cali Life by The Dua Brand blends the crisp, sun-drenched brightness of mandarin orange and juicy pear with the smoky pineapple authority of an Aventus-style profile. From the first spray, sparkling bergamot and sweet apple create a lively splash of fresh fruit that feels immediately uplifting. As it settle…

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44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon by The Dua Brand takes three wildly popular scent profiles and merges them into a single bottle. The spray opens with a bold splash of syrupy black cherry and tart pineapple, backed by a quick burst of bergamot. Within minutes, the fruity brightness settles into a heart of smoky birch, cre…

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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 Cali Life or 44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon?

Poseidon's Cali Life takes 3 of 5 categories. Poseidon's Cali Life is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; 44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Poseidon's Cali Life for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Poseidon's Cali Life or 44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon?

44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon lasts longest (44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon 80/100, Poseidon's Cali Life 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Poseidon's Cali Life or 44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon?

Poseidon's Cali Life projects furthest (Poseidon's Cali Life 75/100, 44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Poseidon's Cali Life and 44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, amber and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pineapple and Rose.

Is Poseidon's Cali Life or 44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon better for summer or winter?

Poseidon's Cali Life suits daytime wear; 44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Poseidon's Cali Life and 44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon?

Poseidon's Cali Life features Mandarin Orange, Pineapple, Patchouli, Ambergris and Bergamot. 44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon features Mandarin Orange, Haitian Vetiver, Jasmine Sambac, Cherry Liqueur and Black Currant.