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Poseidon’s Desire II vs Cruz del Sur II

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

Updated 2,846 ratings analysed
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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Poseidon’s Desire II takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Poseidon’s Desire II

    Choose it for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Cruz del Sur II

    Choose it for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking.

Poseidon’s Desire II3/5
Cruz del Sur II2/5
Ratings & consensus
Cruz del Sur II
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Poseidon’s Desire II
Sillage & projection
Poseidon’s Desire II
Value for money
Poseidon’s Desire II
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Cruz del Sur II

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Poseidon’s Desire IIThe Dua Brand
Cruz del Sur IIXerjoff
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.21/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 74%Had 6%Want 20%
4.02/ 5 · 2,827 votes
Category winnerCruz del Sur IIRating 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate80
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hateN/A
Category winners

LongevityPoseidon’s Desire II

SillagePoseidon’s Desire II

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value57
¤ Price value31
Category winnerPoseidon’s Desire IIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
tropical92%
sweet84%
woody77%
floral69%
citrus61%
fruity100%
tropical83%
sweet65%
lactonic48%
woody30%
Scent match62%Closely related · both fruity, tropical and sweet

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

Top
MangoGuavaPineappleApple Blossom
Heart
Black CurrantExotic floral notesViolet Leaf
Base
MilkDried FruitsMuskVetiverCedar
InformationalShared notesMango, Dried Fruits, Pineapple and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Poseidon’s Desire II, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer90
Fall90
Winter20
Day100
Night44

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men43
Unisex57
Women0
Casual 34%Party 29%Date 25%Work 12%
Men5
Unisex38
Women57
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,267

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#3,741

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews208

Category winnerCruz del Sur 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…

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Cruz del Sur II by Xerjoff opens with a lush splash of ripe mango, guava, and sliced pineapple. The fruit accords feel dense, juicy, and freshly cut rather than candy-like, cutting through sticky summer humidity with immediate warmth. As the bright top notes settle, a rich milk note folds into sweet dried fruits, vio…

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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 Desire II or Cruz del Sur II?

Poseidon’s Desire II takes 3 of 5 categories. Poseidon’s Desire II is rated 4.21/5 from 19 votes; Cruz del Sur II is rated 4.02/5 from 2,827 votes. Choose Poseidon’s Desire II for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cruz del Sur II for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking.

Which lasts longer, Poseidon’s Desire II or Cruz del Sur II?

They last about the same: Poseidon’s Desire II 72/100, Cruz del Sur II 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Poseidon’s Desire II or Cruz del Sur II?

Poseidon’s Desire II projects furthest (Poseidon’s Desire II 65/100, Cruz del Sur II 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Poseidon’s Desire II and Cruz del Sur II smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, tropical and sweet accords. Common notes include Mango, Dried Fruits, Pineapple and Vetiver.

Is Poseidon’s Desire II or Cruz del Sur II better for summer or winter?

Poseidon’s Desire II suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Poseidon’s Desire II and Cruz del Sur II?

Poseidon’s Desire II features Mango, Bergamot, Floral bouquet, Ambergris and Oakmoss. Cruz del Sur II has top notes of Mango, Guava, Pineapple and Apple Blossom, heart notes of Black Currant, Exotic floral notes and Violet Leaf, a base of Milk, Dried Fruits, Musk and Vetiver.

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