Fragrance comparison

The Man Intense vs Fierce & Zesty Spiced Poseidon’s Cologne

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 33 ratings analysed

4 wins

The Man Intense

Parfums Marco Serussi

4.2129 votes

Rank #26,755 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

The Dua Brand

3.754 votes

Rank #53,885 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Man Intense takes 4 of 5 categories.

The Man Intense
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Fierce & Zesty Spiced Poseidon’s Cologne
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.

The Man Intense4/5

Fierce & Zesty Spiced Poseidon’s Cologne1/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Man Intense
Sillage & projection: The Man Intense
Value for money: The Man Intense
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Fierce & Zesty Spiced Poseidon’s Cologne
Fragranxe ranking: The Man Intense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Man IntenseParfums Marco Serussi

Fierce & Zesty Spiced Poseidon’s CologneThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 43%Had 7%Want 50%

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 92%Had 0%Want 8%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

31%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityThe Man Intense

SillageThe Man Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value50

Category winnerThe Man IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both warm spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

LavenderGrapefruitMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart2 to 3 hours

CinnamonBlack PepperCardamomCypressTonka BeanPraline

Base4 to 6 hours

TobaccoAmberPatchouliVetiverLabdanumMuskBalsam Fir

Notes

Brazilian RosewoodLily of the ValleyMandarin OrangeBlood OrangeBlack PepperPink PepperSandalwoodTonka BeanGrapefruitPatchouliSea NotesTangerine

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerFierce & Zesty Spiced Poseidon’s CologneLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer29

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,755

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#53,885

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerThe Man IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Man Intense by Parfums Marco Serussi is an oriental fougere that balances bright citrus with dense, sweet woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of lemon, grapefruit, and mandarin orange tempered by clean lavender. As the initial freshness settles, the fragrance shifts into a heart of cinnamon, black pepper, ca…

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Fierce & Zesty Spiced Poseidon’s Cologne by The Dua Brand combines bright citrus punch with cozy baking spices and a dark, woody backbone. The scent opens with an immediate burst of blood orange, tangy mandarin, and cooling mint that cuts through cold air like fresh citrus peel. As the initial brightness settles, warm…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, The Man Intense or Fierce & Zesty Spiced Poseidon’s Cologne?

The Man Intense takes 4 of 5 categories. The Man Intense is rated 4.21/5 from 29 votes; Fierce & Zesty Spiced Poseidon’s Cologne is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose The Man Intense for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Fierce & Zesty Spiced Poseidon’s Cologne for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, The Man Intense or Fierce & Zesty Spiced Poseidon’s Cologne?

The Man Intense lasts longest (The Man Intense 70/100, Fierce & Zesty Spiced Poseidon’s Cologne 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Man Intense or Fierce & Zesty Spiced Poseidon’s Cologne?

The Man Intense projects furthest (The Man Intense 66/100, Fierce & Zesty Spiced Poseidon’s Cologne 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Man Intense and Fierce & Zesty Spiced Poseidon’s Cologne smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Black Pepper and Tonka Bean.

Is The Man Intense or Fierce & Zesty Spiced Poseidon’s Cologne better for summer or winter?

The Man Intense suits evening wear; Fierce & Zesty Spiced Poseidon’s Cologne suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Man Intense and Fierce & Zesty Spiced Poseidon’s Cologne?

The Man Intense has top notes of Lavender, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Cinnamon, Black Pepper, Cardamom and Cypress, a base of Tobacco, Amber, Patchouli and Vetiver. Fierce & Zesty Spiced Poseidon’s Cologne features Brazilian Rosewood, Lily of the Valley, Mandarin Orange, Blood Orange and Black Pepper.