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Vanille 44 Paris vs 44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon

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

Updated 1,102 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Vanille 44 Paris

    Choose it for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • 44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon

    Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Vanille 44 Paris1/5
44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon4/5
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon
Sillage & projection
44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon
Value for money
44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon
Fragranxe ranking
Vanille 44 Paris

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Vanille 44 ParisLe Labo
44 Shades of Cherry PoseidonThe Dua Brand
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.17/ 5 · 1,099 votes
Have 33%Had 8%Want 58%
4.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
46%Love
35%Like
11%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate

1,099 votes

67%Love
0%Like
33%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity58
〰 Sillage49
♥ Love / hate79
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate83
Category winners

Longevity44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon

Sillage44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value14
¤ Price value88
Category winner44 Shades of Cherry PoseidonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
vanilla100%
woody92%
smoky84%
amber77%
balsamic69%
citrus61%
woody100%
fruity92%
amber84%
sweet77%
balsamic69%
citrus61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, amber and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Notes
Mandarin OrangeHaitian VetiverJasmine SambacCherry LiqueurBlack CurrantBitter AlmondTurkish RoseBlack CherryGuaiac WoodPeru BalsamSandalwoodPineapple

No top / heart / base split published

Category winner44 Shades of Cherry PoseidonLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring44
Summer30
Fall100
Winter89
Day100
Night69
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men5
Unisex58
Women37
Men50
Unisex50
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,670

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews189

Overall rank#56,792

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVanille 44 ParisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vanille 44 Paris by Le Labo takes a familiar sweet profile and turns it into something dry, smoky, and restrained. Instead of smelling like a bakery or warm syrup, it opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, mandarin orange, and crisp aldehydes that give the start a soapy sparkle. The heart shifts toward resinous incense…

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44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon by The Dua Brand takes three wildly popular scent profiles and merges them into a single bottle. The spray opens with a bold splash of syrupy black cherry and tart pineapple, backed by a quick burst of bergamot. Within minutes, the fruity brightness settles into a heart of smoky birch, cre…

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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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Vanille 44 Paris or 44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon?

44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon takes 4 of 5 categories. Vanille 44 Paris is rated 4.17/5 from 1,099 votes; 44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Vanille 44 Paris for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose 44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vanille 44 Paris or 44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon?

44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon lasts longest (44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon 80/100, Vanille 44 Paris 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vanille 44 Paris or 44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon?

Projection is very close: 44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon 50/100, Vanille 44 Paris 49/100 for sillage.

Do Vanille 44 Paris and 44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and balsamic accords. Common notes include Guaiac Wood and Mandarin Orange.

Is Vanille 44 Paris or 44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon better for summer or winter?

Vanille 44 Paris suits daytime wear; 44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vanille 44 Paris and 44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon?

Vanille 44 Paris features Vanilla, Incense, Guaiac Wood, Aldehydes and Mandarin Orange. 44 Shades of Cherry Poseidon features Mandarin Orange, Haitian Vetiver, Jasmine Sambac, Cherry Liqueur and Black Currant.

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