Fragrance comparison

Souichi's Selfish Curse vs Cherry Poseidon in the Caribbean

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 19 ratings analysed

4 wins

Souichi's Selfish Curse

Phronema Perfumes

4.0817 votes

Rank #30,623 VanillaAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

13%scent match

Clearly different

Cherry Poseidon in the Caribbean

The Dua Brand

3.502 votes

Rank #57,465 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Souichi's Selfish Curse takes 4 of 4 categories.

Souichi's Selfish Curse
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Cherry Poseidon in the Caribbean
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Souichi's Selfish Curse4/4

Cherry Poseidon in the Caribbean0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Souichi's Selfish Curse
Sillage & projection: Souichi's Selfish Curse
Value for money: Souichi's Selfish Curse
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Souichi's Selfish Curse

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Souichi's Selfish CursePhronema Perfumes

Cherry Poseidon in the CaribbeanThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

22%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevitySouichi's Selfish Curse

SillageSouichi's Selfish Curse

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value38

Category winnerSouichi's Selfish CurseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

amber92%

musky84%

almond77%

animalic69%

powdery61%

woody100%

sweet92%

warm spicy84%

fruity77%

amber69%

citrus61%

Scent match13%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CivetBitter AlmondBenzoinTonka BeanHeliotropeVanilla AbsoluteBarkMysore SandalwoodStar AniseAmbergrisCinnamonOpoponax

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Sicilian MandarinMoroccan JasmineBlack CurrantBitter AlmondTurkish RoseBlack CherryYlang-YlangPeru BalsamSandalwoodTonka BeanPineapplePatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBitter Almond and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Cherry Poseidon in the Caribbean, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring0

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night85

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Party 36%Casual 28%Date 26%Work 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,623

PerfumerWeston Adam

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#57,465

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSouichi's Selfish CurseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Souichi's Selfish Curse is an unapologetic, animalic blend centered on raw Civet Absolute, softened by Mysore Sandalwood and Vanilla. This daring composition features a sharp, fruity bite reminiscent of dark tales, balanced by resinous opoponax and benzoin. Best suited for those seeking a bold, challenging fragrance f…

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Cherry Poseidon in the Caribbean by The Dua Brand combines three distinct fragrance profiles into a single punchy bottle. The opening hits immediately with juicy black cherry, tart pineapple, and fresh lime, creating a bright tropical cocktail aroma. As it settles on skin, sweet coconut flesh blends with subtle smoky …

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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, Souichi's Selfish Curse or Cherry Poseidon in the Caribbean?

Souichi's Selfish Curse takes 4 of 4 categories. Souichi's Selfish Curse is rated 4.08/5 from 17 votes; Cherry Poseidon in the Caribbean is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Souichi's Selfish Curse for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Cherry Poseidon in the Caribbean for a woody and sweet character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Souichi's Selfish Curse or Cherry Poseidon in the Caribbean?

Souichi's Selfish Curse lasts longest (Souichi's Selfish Curse 86/100, Cherry Poseidon in the Caribbean 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Souichi's Selfish Curse or Cherry Poseidon in the Caribbean?

Souichi's Selfish Curse projects furthest (Souichi's Selfish Curse 75/100, Cherry Poseidon in the Caribbean 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Souichi's Selfish Curse and Cherry Poseidon in the Caribbean smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Bitter Almond and Tonka Bean.

Is Souichi's Selfish Curse or Cherry Poseidon in the Caribbean better for summer or winter?

Souichi's Selfish Curse suits evening wear; Cherry Poseidon in the Caribbean suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Souichi's Selfish Curse and Cherry Poseidon in the Caribbean?

Souichi's Selfish Curse features Civet, Bitter Almond, Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Heliotrope. Cherry Poseidon in the Caribbean features Sicilian Mandarin, Moroccan Jasmine, Black Currant, Bitter Almond and Turkish Rose.