Fragrance comparison

Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne vs Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 2 ratings analysed

Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #61,132 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #47,908 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne takes 2 of 5 categories.

Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne1/5

Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Poseidon’s Swimming CologneThe Dua Brand

Poseidon’s Bleu Havana CologneThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 25%Want 25%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 88%Had 0%Want 13%

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

100%Love

0%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

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityPoseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne

SillagePoseidon’s Swimming Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

woody61%

amber100%

woody92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, sweet and 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

Notes

Mandarin OrangeSicilian LemonJasmine SambacPink PepperGreen AppleSandalwoodTonka BeanGrapefruitWhite MuskPineapplePatchouliBirch Tar

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night35

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day93

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Not enough votes yet

Date 28%Casual 26%Party 24%Work 22%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,132

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,908

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPoseidon’s Bleu Havana CologneHigher 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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Poseidon's Bleu Havana Cologne by The Dua Brand opens with a sharp burst of fresh pineapple, tart grapefruit, and crushed spearmint that instantly wakes up the senses. As the bright citrus settles, the heart turns warm and full of character, introducing spicy nutmeg, clean cedar wood, and a touch of sweet jasmine samb…

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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 Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne?

Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne takes 2 of 5 categories. Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne or Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne?

Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne lasts longest (Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne 80/100, Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne or Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne?

Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne projects furthest (Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne 75/100, Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne and Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Sandalwood.

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

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

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

Poseidon’s Swimming Cologne features Sicilian Orange, Pineapple, Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Sandalwood. Poseidon’s Bleu Havana Cologne features Mandarin Orange, Sicilian Lemon, Jasmine Sambac, Pink Pepper and Green Apple.