Fragrance comparison

Poseidon's Midnight Madagascar Vanilla Rendezvous vs 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

Poseidon's Midnight Madagascar Vanilla Rendezvous

The Dua Brand

3.405 votes

Rank #62,657 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #61,508 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal takes 4 of 5 categories.

Poseidon's Midnight Madagascar Vanilla Rendezvous
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear.
33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Poseidon's Midnight Madagascar Vanilla Rendezvous0/5

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal4/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal
Sillage & projection: 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal
Fragranxe ranking: 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Poseidon's Midnight Madagascar Vanilla RendezvousThe Dua Brand

33 Shades of Poseidon’s SantalThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 75%Had 0%Want 25%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 25%Want 25%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

Longevity33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal

Sillage33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

animalic84%

earthy77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

woody100%

powdery92%

fruity84%

leather77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Black CurrantPineapplePatchouliAmbergrisBirch TarBergamotVanillaOakmossJasmineAppleRoseMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Virginian CedarBlack CurrantSandalwoodPineapplePatchouliAmbergrisBergamotCardamomVanillaOakmossJasmineLeather

No top / heart / base split published

Category winner33 Shades of Poseidon’s SantalLongest dry-down: 7-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall67

Winter100

Day38

Night100

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night79

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Date 37%Party 29%Casual 24%Work 11%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 31%Work 27%Date 24%Party 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,657

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,508

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner33 Shades of Poseidon’s SantalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Poseidon's Midnight Madagascar Vanilla Rendezvous by The Dua Brand takes the familiar tart pineapple and crisp apple punch of a classic smoky citrus blend and drenches it in rich Madagascan vanilla. The opening hits with tangy bergamot and juicy fruit before smoky birch tar, earthy patchouli, and green oakmoss emerge …

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33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal by The Dua Brand fuses two modern scent icons into a single bottle. The spray opens with juicy tart pineapple, crisp green apple, and bright bergamot, giving an immediate energetic burst. Soon after, dry Australian sandalwood, smoky birch, and dry papyrus step forward to balance the swee…

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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 Midnight Madagascar Vanilla Rendezvous or 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal?

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal takes 4 of 5 categories. Poseidon's Midnight Madagascar Vanilla Rendezvous is rated 3.40/5 from 5 votes; 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Poseidon's Midnight Madagascar Vanilla Rendezvous for a fruity and woody character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Poseidon's Midnight Madagascar Vanilla Rendezvous or 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal?

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal lasts longest (33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal 80/100, Poseidon's Midnight Madagascar Vanilla Rendezvous 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Poseidon's Midnight Madagascar Vanilla Rendezvous or 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal?

33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal projects furthest (33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal 75/100, Poseidon's Midnight Madagascar Vanilla Rendezvous 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Poseidon's Midnight Madagascar Vanilla Rendezvous and 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Pineapple, Patchouli and Ambergris.

Is Poseidon's Midnight Madagascar Vanilla Rendezvous or 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal better for summer or winter?

Poseidon's Midnight Madagascar Vanilla Rendezvous suits evening wear; 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Poseidon's Midnight Madagascar Vanilla Rendezvous and 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal?

Poseidon's Midnight Madagascar Vanilla Rendezvous features Black Currant, Pineapple, Patchouli, Ambergris and Birch Tar. 33 Shades of Poseidon’s Santal features Virginian Cedar, Black Currant, Sandalwood, Pineapple and Patchouli.