Fragrance comparison

Poseidon’s Desire II vs 22 Shades of Poseidon

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

4 wins

Poseidon’s Desire II

The Dua Brand

4.2119 votes

Rank #32,231 FruityTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

22 Shades of Poseidon

The Dua Brand

3.333 votes

Rank #59,665 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Poseidon’s Desire II takes 4 of 5 categories.

Poseidon’s Desire II
Choose it for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
22 Shades of Poseidon
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Poseidon’s Desire II4/5

22 Shades of Poseidon1/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Poseidon’s Desire II
Sillage & projection: Poseidon’s Desire II
Value for money: 22 Shades of Poseidon
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Poseidon’s Desire II
Fragranxe ranking: Poseidon’s Desire II

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Poseidon’s Desire IIThe Dua Brand

22 Shades of PoseidonThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 74%Had 6%Want 20%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 78%Had 11%Want 11%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

32%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityPoseidon’s Desire II

SillagePoseidon’s Desire II

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value75

Category winner22 Shades of PoseidonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

tropical92%

sweet84%

woody77%

floral69%

citrus61%

fruity100%

woody92%

amber84%

citrus77%

smoky69%

earthy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MangoBergamotFloral bouquetAmbergrisOakmossDried FruitsPineappleVanillaVetiverBirchMuskApple Blossom

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Black CurrantGrapefruitPineapplePatchouliAmbergrisBergamotOakmossJasmineVetiverAmberAppleBirch

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerPoseidon’s Desire IILongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer90

Fall90

Winter20

Day100

Night44

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men43

Unisex57

Women0

Casual 34%Party 29%Date 25%Work 12%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 32%Work 29%Date 22%Party 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,231

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#59,665

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerPoseidon’s Desire IIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Poseidon’s Desire II by The Dua Brand is a hybrid extrait de parfum that smashes ripe tropical mango and juicy pineapple right into a smoky birch and oakmoss foundation. Imagine slicing open a sticky, golden mango right next to a smoking cedar grill, then softening the air with creamy vanilla and tart blackcurrant lea…

Reviews →

22 Shades of Poseidon by The Dua Brand opens with an energizing splash of tart bergamot, tangy grapefruit, and juicy pineapple, instantly delivering a refreshing wake-up call. As the vibrant fruit settles on skin, a darker heart of birch smoke, earthy patchouli, and green black currant leaves emerges to give the fragr…

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 Desire II or 22 Shades of Poseidon?

Poseidon’s Desire II takes 4 of 5 categories. Poseidon’s Desire II is rated 4.21/5 from 19 votes; 22 Shades of Poseidon is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Poseidon’s Desire II for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 22 Shades of Poseidon for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Poseidon’s Desire II or 22 Shades of Poseidon?

Poseidon’s Desire II lasts longest (Poseidon’s Desire II 72/100, 22 Shades of Poseidon 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Poseidon’s Desire II or 22 Shades of Poseidon?

Poseidon’s Desire II projects furthest (Poseidon’s Desire II 65/100, 22 Shades of Poseidon 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Poseidon’s Desire II and 22 Shades of Poseidon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ambergris, Oakmoss and Pineapple.

Is Poseidon’s Desire II or 22 Shades of Poseidon better for summer or winter?

Poseidon’s Desire II suits daytime wear; 22 Shades of Poseidon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Poseidon’s Desire II and 22 Shades of Poseidon?

Poseidon’s Desire II features Mango, Bergamot, Floral bouquet, Ambergris and Oakmoss. 22 Shades of Poseidon features Black Currant, Grapefruit, Pineapple, Patchouli and Ambergris.