Fragrance comparison

Poseidon's Cali Life vs 44 Shades of Poseidon

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1 ratings analysed

Poseidon's Cali Life

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #48,099 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

44 Shades of Poseidon

The Dua Brand

—0 votes

Rank #74,453 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Poseidon's Cali Life
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
44 Shades of Poseidon
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on note pyramid duration.

Poseidon's Cali Life1/2

44 Shades of Poseidon1/2

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): 44 Shades of Poseidon
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 PoseidonThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

—/ 5 · 0 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus92%

amber84%

musky77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

amber77%

smoky69%

fresh61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both fruity, citrus and amber

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 OrangeBlack CurrantGuaiac WoodPineapplePatchouliAldehydesAmbergrisBergamotVanillaOakmossJasmineIncense

No top / heart / base split published

Category winner44 Shades of PoseidonLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night35

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night86

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Not enough votes yet

Date 30%Party 27%Casual 24%Work 19%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,099

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#74,453

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…

Reviews →

44 Shades of Poseidon by The Dua Brand takes the juicy, charred pineapple DNA of modern fruity chypres and collides it head-on with creamy vanilla and dry woody incense. Right away, you get a sharp blast of tart bergamot and crisp green apple paired with sweet pineapple chunks. As the fragrance settles onto your skin,…

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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 Cali Life and 44 Shades of Poseidon smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pineapple, Patchouli and Ambergris.

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

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

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

Poseidon's Cali Life features Mandarin Orange, Pineapple, Patchouli, Ambergris and Bergamot. 44 Shades of Poseidon features Mandarin Orange, Black Currant, Guaiac Wood, Pineapple and Patchouli.