Fragrance comparison

Poseidon's Ottoman Supernova vs Virilis

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 55 ratings analysed

Poseidon's Ottoman Supernova

The Dua Brand

3.1513 votes

Rank #59,002 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Virilis

PARIS CORNER

4.3842 votes

Rank #25,278 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Virilis takes 5 of 6 categories.

Poseidon's Ottoman Supernova
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Virilis
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Poseidon's Ottoman Supernova1/6

Virilis5/6

Ratings & consensus: Virilis
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Virilis
Sillage & projection: Virilis
Value for money: Virilis
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Poseidon's Ottoman Supernova
Fragranxe ranking: Virilis

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Poseidon's Ottoman SupernovaThe Dua Brand

VirilisPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.15/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 89%Had 11%Want 0%

4.38/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 41%Had 8%Want 51%

Category winnerVirilisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

31%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

60%Love

24%Like

12%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityVirilis

SillageVirilis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value81

Category winnerVirilisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

fruity61%

amber100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

lavender77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic, amber and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

GrapefruitPineappleBergamotLily of the Valleyjuniper berryPink PepperPatchouliArtemisiaAmbergrisLavenderLabdanumGalbanum

No top / heart / base split published

Top45 to 60 minutes

LavenderMintPineappleArtemisiaCinnamonBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

AmberAmberwoodBenzoinPatchouli

Base5 to 8 hours

VanillaToffeeOakmossMusk

Category winnerPoseidon's Ottoman SupernovaLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter17

Day100

Night17

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day73

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men82

Unisex11

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,002

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#25,278

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerVirilisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Poseidon's Ottoman Supernova by The Dua Brand kicks off with an intense burst of tart pineapple, bitter grapefruit, and juicy bergamot. The opening feels crisp, sunny, and immediately recognizable, capturing the bright edge of high-end citrus colognes before shifting into darker territory. Within thirty minutes, herba…

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Virilis by PARIS CORNER is an oriental fougere fragrance for men built around aromatic freshness and rich, resinous warmth. The scent opens with a burst of crisp bergamot, sharp mint, and aromatic lavender, cut through by juicy pineapple and warm cinnamon. As the initial brightness settles, an earthy blend of patchoul…

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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 Ottoman Supernova or Virilis?

Virilis takes 5 of 6 categories. Poseidon's Ottoman Supernova is rated 3.15/5 from 13 votes; Virilis is rated 4.38/5 from 42 votes. Choose Poseidon's Ottoman Supernova for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Virilis for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Poseidon's Ottoman Supernova or Virilis?

Virilis lasts longest (Virilis 77/100, Poseidon's Ottoman Supernova 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Poseidon's Ottoman Supernova or Virilis?

Virilis projects furthest (Virilis 70/100, Poseidon's Ottoman Supernova 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Poseidon's Ottoman Supernova and Virilis smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Bergamot, Patchouli and Artemisia.

Is Poseidon's Ottoman Supernova or Virilis better for summer or winter?

Poseidon's Ottoman Supernova suits daytime wear; Virilis suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Poseidon's Ottoman Supernova and Virilis?

Poseidon's Ottoman Supernova features Grapefruit, Pineapple, Bergamot, Lily of the Valley and juniper berry. Virilis has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Pineapple and Artemisia, heart notes of Amber, Amberwood, Benzoin and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Toffee, Oakmoss and Musk.