Fragrance comparison

Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne vs Barbae

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

2 wins

Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #61,132 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Barbae

Olfactum

4.504 votes

Rank #47,460 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne takes 2 of 4 categories.

Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Barbae
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne2/4

Barbae1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne
Value for money: Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Barbae

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Poseidon’s Swimming CologneThe Dua Brand

BarbaeOlfactum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 25%Want 25%

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 44%Had 0%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillagePoseidon’s Swimming Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerPoseidon’s Swimming CologneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

green77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, sweet and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Sicilian OrangePineapplePink PepperMandarin OrangeSandalwoodTonka BeanBergamotGingerBirchMuskMintPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

AmbergrisSilver FirAppleBergamotLemonLavenderMandarin OrangePetitgrainPink PepperMuskOakmossPineapple

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night35

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 37%Work 28%Party 19%Date 16%

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,132

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,460

PerfumerBarry Southers

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBarbaeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne by The Dua Brand blends the juicy splash of sun-ripened mandarin orange and tart pineapple with a crisp hit of fresh mint. Think of stepping out into bright morning sunshine after an ice-cold swim, wrapped in a clean towel with sea salt drying on your skin. As the initial spray settles, zin…

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Olfactum Barbae opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, lemon, and fresh mint, immediately establishing a crisp, outdoorsy character. As the initial brightness settles, a distinct green profile emerges, driven by silver fir, pine, and lavender. This aromatic blend creates a texture resembling a damp forest floor rather …

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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 Swimming Cologne or Barbae?

Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne takes 2 of 4 categories. Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Barbae is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Barbae for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne or Barbae?

They last about the same: Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne 60/100, Barbae 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne or Barbae?

Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne projects furthest (Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne 75/100, Barbae 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne and Barbae smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot.

Is Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne or Barbae better for summer or winter?

Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne suits daytime wear; Barbae suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne and Barbae?

Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne features Sicilian Orange, Pineapple, Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Sandalwood. Barbae features Ambergris, Silver Fir, Apple, Bergamot and Lemon.