Fragrance comparison

Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot vs Vellichor

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 15 ratings analysed

4 wins

Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot

The Dua Brand

4.005 votes

Rank #50,679 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

Vellichor

Parfums Vintage

4.3010 votes

Rank #36,611 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot takes 4 of 5 categories.

Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Vellichor
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot4/5

Vellichor1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla ChariotThe Dua Brand

VellichorParfums Vintage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 64%Had 18%Want 18%

4.30/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 52%Had 9%Want 39%

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

50%Love

30%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityPoseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot

SillagePoseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value47

Category winnerPoseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla ChariotBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match64%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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotAppleTangerine

Heart2 to 3 hours

LavenderJasmineVioletRose Geranium

Base5 to 8 hours

PatchouliCardamomGuaiac WoodSandalowoodPepperVanilla

Category winnerPoseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla ChariotLongest dry-down: 6-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring71

Summer29

Fall100

Winter100

Day71

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,679

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#36,611

PerfumerDamien Stammers

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerVellichorHigher 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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Vellichor by Parfums Vintage is an aromatic woody fragrance launched in 2020 and crafted by perfumer Damien Stammers. It opens with a crisp burst of apple, tangy bergamot, and sweet tangerine, establishing an immediate fresh spicy punch. The heart introduces an aromatic blend of clean lavender, soft violet, jasmine, a…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot or Vellichor?

Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot takes 4 of 5 categories. Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; Vellichor is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes. Choose Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Vellichor for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

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

Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot lasts longest (Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot 90/100, Vellichor 73/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot projects furthest (Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot 75/100, Vellichor 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot and Vellichor smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Guaiac Wood, Patchouli, Bergamot and Lavender.

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

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

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

Poseidon’s Madagascar Vanilla Chariot features Black Currant, Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood, Pineapple and Patchouli. Vellichor has top notes of Bergamot, Apple and Tangerine, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine, Violet and Rose Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Cardamom, Guaiac Wood and Sandalowood.