Fragrance comparison

Poseidon’s Incense Affair vs 44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

Poseidon’s Incense Affair

The Dua Brand

3.504 votes

Rank #62,579 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon

The Dua Brand

4.333 votes

Rank #54,256 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon takes 2 of 5 categories.

Poseidon’s Incense Affair
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Best in spring, evening wear.
44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Poseidon’s Incense Affair0/5

44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Poseidon’s Incense AffairThe Dua Brand

44 Shades of Cherry PoseidonThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 73%Had 9%Want 18%

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

50%Love

0%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value88

Category winner44 Shades of Cherry PoseidonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

smoky92%

fruity84%

woody77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

woody100%

fruity92%

amber84%

sweet77%

balsamic69%

citrus61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both amber, woody and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PineappleBergamotIncenseAmberBirchAromatic NotesPink PepperPatchouliVanillaCassisMuskPalo Santo

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

Winter100

Day39

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day86

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 33%Party 28%Casual 26%Work 14%

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#62,579

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,256

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner44 Shades of Cherry PoseidonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Poseidon’s Incense Affair takes the bright, juicy spark of fresh pineapple and crisp bergamot, then drenches it in rich Somalian incense and smoky birch wood. Instead of staying purely fresh and sporty, this Extrait de Parfum quickly settles into a deeper, moodier rhythm filled with earthy patchouli, resinous Palo San…

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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 Incense Affair or 44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon?

44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon takes 2 of 5 categories. Poseidon’s Incense Affair is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes; 44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Poseidon’s Incense Affair for a amber and smoky character. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose 44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Poseidon’s Incense Affair or 44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon?

They last about the same: Poseidon’s Incense Affair 80/100, 44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Poseidon’s Incense Affair or 44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon?

Projection is very close: Poseidon’s Incense Affair 50/100, 44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon 50/100 for sillage.

Do Poseidon’s Incense Affair and 44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Pineapple.

Is Poseidon’s Incense Affair or 44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon better for summer or winter?

Poseidon’s Incense Affair suits evening wear; 44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Poseidon’s Incense Affair and 44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon?

Poseidon’s Incense Affair features Pineapple, Bergamot, Incense, Amber and Birch. 44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon features Mandarin Orange, Haitian Vetiver, Jasmine Sambac, Cherry Liqueur and Black Currant.