Fragrance comparison

Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne vs Ocean

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 74 ratings analysed

Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #61,132 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

10%scent match

Clearly different

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #7,588 AquaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

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.
Ocean
Choose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne2/4

Ocean2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Poseidon’s Swimming CologneThe Dua Brand

OceanNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 25%Want 25%

4.08/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 57%

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

41%Love

32%Like

23%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

73 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityOcean

SillagePoseidon’s Swimming Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value72

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%

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match10%Clearly different · both woody

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

Top

Marine notesOzonic notesWatery NotesViolet LeavesGreen NotesApplePineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseLotusDriftwoodCedarOrchidCyclamenJasmineSaffron

Base

MuskWhite MuskAmbergrisPrecious WoodsAmberAgarwoodOudTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Tonka Bean and Musk. 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

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,132

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,588

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerOceanHigher 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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Ocean by Nabeel is a 2023 unisex release that pairs clean sea breezes with soft summer flowers. The scent combines sharp lime and wet ozonic notes with a heart of powdery iris and airy lotus. It eventually settles on skin with a smooth base of white musk and sweet coconut, making it a reliable casual option for hot da…

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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 Ocean?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 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 Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

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

Ocean lasts longest (Ocean 67/100, Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne 60/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne projects furthest (Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne 75/100, Ocean 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne and Ocean smell similar?

Clearly different: a 10% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Tonka Bean and Musk.

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

Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne suits daytime wear; Ocean suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne features Sicilian Orange, Pineapple, Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Sandalwood. Ocean has top notes of Marine notes, Ozonic notes, Watery Notes and Violet Leaves, heart notes of Rose, Lotus, Driftwood and Cedar, a base of Musk, White Musk, Ambergris and Precious Woods.