Fragrance comparison

Poseidon Sport vs Prime Esmerald

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 55 ratings analysed

Poseidon Sport

Instituto Español

4.0051 votes

Rank #24,162 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

71%scent match

Closely related

Prime Esmerald

LELAS

3.504 votes

Rank #57,482 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Poseidon Sport
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Prime Esmerald
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Poseidon Sport2/4

Prime Esmerald2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Prime Esmerald
Sillage & projection: Prime Esmerald
Value for money: Poseidon Sport
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Poseidon Sport

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Poseidon SportInstituto Español

Prime EsmeraldLELAS

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 68%Had 21%Want 11%

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 23%Had 15%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

59%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

51 votes

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage92

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityPrime Esmerald

SillagePrime Esmerald

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value90

¤ Price value83

Category winnerPoseidon SportBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

marine84%

woody77%

citrus69%

patchouli61%

citrus100%

woody91%

marine83%

aromatic74%

mossy65%

earthy56%

Scent match71%Closely related · both citrus, woody and marine

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sea NotesGrapefruit

Heart

Bay LeafGuaiac WoodJasmine

Base

PatchouliAmbergrisOakmoss

Top15-30 mins

Sea NotesGrapefruitTangerine

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineBay Leaf

Base6-8+ hrs

Guaiac WoodOakmossPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesSea Notes, Grapefruit, Bay Leaf and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Prime Esmerald, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer86

Fall56

Winter17

Day100

Night41

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night43

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men97

Unisex3

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Casual 35%Work 29%Party 19%Date 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,162

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#57,482

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerPoseidon SportHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Poseidon Sport by Instituto Español offers a sharp, energetic start with sea notes and grapefruit. It settles into a woody heart of bay leaf and guaiac wood. This is an aromatic, budget-friendly option for men who want a clean, daily scent for warm weather wear, particularly during casual daytime outings at the beach …

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Prime Esmerald opens with a brisk, sharp blast of sea notes, zesty grapefruit, and tart tangerine. It grabs attention immediately. The salty aquatic rush feels crisp and invigorating on warm skin, though the first two minutes carry a distinct alcohol lift before the oils settle. As the citrus sparkle eases, herbal bay…

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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 Sport or Prime Esmerald?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Poseidon Sport is rated 4.00/5 from 51 votes; Prime Esmerald is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Poseidon Sport for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Prime Esmerald for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Poseidon Sport or Prime Esmerald?

Prime Esmerald lasts longest (Prime Esmerald 93/100, Poseidon Sport 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Poseidon Sport or Prime Esmerald?

Prime Esmerald projects furthest (Prime Esmerald 92/100, Poseidon Sport 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Poseidon Sport and Prime Esmerald smell similar?

Closely related: a 71% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and marine accords. Common notes include Sea Notes, Grapefruit, Bay Leaf and Guaiac Wood.

Is Poseidon Sport or Prime Esmerald better for summer or winter?

Poseidon Sport suits daytime wear; Prime Esmerald suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Poseidon Sport and Prime Esmerald?

Poseidon Sport has top notes of Sea Notes and Grapefruit, heart notes of Bay Leaf, Guaiac Wood and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Ambergris and Oakmoss. Prime Esmerald has top notes of Sea Notes, Grapefruit and Tangerine, heart notes of Jasmine and Bay Leaf, a base of Guaiac Wood, Oakmoss, Patchouli and Amber.