Fragrance comparison

Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot vs Havana’s Royal Chariot

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot

The Dua Brand

4.005 votes

Rank #47,443 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Havana’s Royal Chariot

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #41,415 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Havana’s Royal Chariot takes 2 of 5 categories.

Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.
Havana’s Royal Chariot
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot1/5

Havana’s Royal Chariot2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Havana’s Royal Chariot
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Havana’s Royal Chariot

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla ChariotThe Dua Brand

Havana’s Royal ChariotThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 64%Had 18%Want 18%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 75%Had 0%Want 25%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityPoseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value100

Category winnerHavana’s Royal ChariotBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

citrus61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Black CurrantGuaiac WoodSandalwoodPineapplePatchouliAmbergrisBirch TarBergamotLavenderGeraniumCardamomVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Mandarin OrangeFrench labdanumGuaiac WoodWhite HoneySandalwoodPatchouliBergamotLavenderGeraniumCardamomVanillaJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day47

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Date 33%Party 29%Casual 24%Work 14%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 35%Party 27%Casual 23%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,443

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#41,415

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerHavana’s Royal ChariotHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot by The Dua Brand fuses two legendary scent profiles into one rich bottle. The fragrance opens with a sharp flash of juicy pineapple, crisp green apple, and bright bergamot that immediately grabs your attention. As the initial freshness settles, creamy Madagascan vanilla takes cent…

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Havana’s Royal Chariot by The Dua Brand hits the air with crisp green apple, zesty bergamot, and a soothing wave of fresh lavender. As the opening brightness settles, the scent reveals a rich core of sweet white honey, smooth vanilla, and earthy cacao. Deep base notes of warm sandalwood, dry patchouli, and subtle toba…

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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 Madagascar Vanilla Chariot or Havana’s Royal Chariot?

Havana’s Royal Chariot takes 2 of 5 categories. Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; Havana’s Royal Chariot is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Havana’s Royal Chariot for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot or Havana’s Royal Chariot?

Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot lasts longest (Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot 90/100, Havana’s Royal Chariot 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot or Havana’s Royal Chariot?

Projection is very close: Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot 75/100, Havana’s Royal Chariot 75/100 for sillage.

Do Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot and Havana’s Royal Chariot smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Bergamot.

Is Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot or Havana’s Royal Chariot better for summer or winter?

Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot suits evening wear; Havana’s Royal Chariot suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot and Havana’s Royal Chariot?

Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot features Black Currant, Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood, Pineapple and Patchouli. Havana’s Royal Chariot features Mandarin Orange, French labdanum, Guaiac Wood, White Honey and Sandalwood.