Fragrance comparison

Poseidon’s Incense Affair vs VSOP Elite

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

3 wins

Poseidon’s Incense Affair

The Dua Brand

3.504 votes

Rank #62,579 AmberSmoky

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42%scent match

Some overlap

VSOP Elite

Sergio Nero

2.405 votes

Rank #66,926 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Poseidon’s Incense Affair takes 3 of 4 categories.

Poseidon’s Incense Affair
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
VSOP Elite
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Poseidon’s Incense Affair3/4

VSOP Elite1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Poseidon’s Incense Affair
Sillage & projection: Poseidon’s Incense Affair
Value for money: VSOP Elite
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Poseidon’s Incense Affair

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Poseidon’s Incense AffairThe Dua Brand

VSOP EliteSergio Nero

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 73%Had 9%Want 18%

2.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 40%Had 60%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

20%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

60%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate35

Category winners

LongevityPoseidon’s Incense Affair

SillagePoseidon’s Incense Affair

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value63

Category winnerVSOP EliteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

smoky92%

fruity84%

woody77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

woody100%

amber92%

earthy84%

leather77%

mossy69%

patchouli61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both amber and woody

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

Top

Black CurrantBergamotApplePineapple

Heart

BirchPatchouliJasmineRose

Base

Amberoak mossMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Bergamot, Amber and Birch. Durations are only published for Poseidon’s Incense Affair, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day39

Night100

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,579

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#66,926

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPoseidon’s Incense AffairHigher 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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VSOP Elite by Sergio Nero is a woody chypre that opens with crisp apple and black currant. As it settles, a prominent birch note provides a smoky, masculine character, supported by moss and amber. It is an accessible choice for men who prefer earthy, classic structures for daily wear in temperate weather.

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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 VSOP Elite?

Poseidon’s Incense Affair takes 3 of 4 categories. Poseidon’s Incense Affair is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes; VSOP Elite is rated 2.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Poseidon’s Incense Affair for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose VSOP Elite for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Poseidon’s Incense Affair or VSOP Elite?

Poseidon’s Incense Affair lasts longest (Poseidon’s Incense Affair 80/100, VSOP Elite 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Poseidon’s Incense Affair or VSOP Elite?

Poseidon’s Incense Affair projects furthest (Poseidon’s Incense Affair 50/100, VSOP Elite 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Poseidon’s Incense Affair and VSOP Elite smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Bergamot, Amber and Birch.

Is Poseidon’s Incense Affair or VSOP Elite better for summer or winter?

Poseidon’s Incense Affair suits evening wear; VSOP Elite suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Poseidon’s Incense Affair and VSOP Elite?

Poseidon’s Incense Affair features Pineapple, Bergamot, Incense, Amber and Birch. VSOP Elite has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot, Apple and Pineapple, heart notes of Birch, Patchouli, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Amber, oak moss, Musk and Vanilla.