Ylang 49 vs Cherry Poseidon in the Caribbean
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
23%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ylang 49 takes 4 of 5 categories.
Ylang 49Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Cherry Poseidon in the CaribbeanChoose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Ylang 494/5
Cherry Poseidon in the Caribbean1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Ylang 49
- Sillage & projection
- Ylang 49
- Value for money
- Cherry Poseidon in the Caribbean
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Ylang 49
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ylang 49
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Ylang 49Le LaboCherry Poseidon in the CaribbeanThe Dua BrandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.85/ 5 · 1,303 votes
Have 40%Had 13%Want 47%
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 hate38%Love
32%Like
12%Ok
14%Dislike
4%Hate
1,303 votes
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
Category winners
LongevityYlang 49
SillageYlang 49
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCherry Poseidon in the CaribbeanBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
earthy92%
patchouli84%
yellow floral77%
mossy69%
white floral61%
woody100%
sweet92%
warm spicy84%
fruity77%
amber69%
citrus61%
Scent match23%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
PatchouliYlang-YlangOakmossTahitian GardeniaVetiverBenzoinSandalwood
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
Sicilian MandarinMoroccan JasmineBlack CurrantBitter AlmondTurkish RoseBlack CherryYlang-YlangPeru BalsamSandalwoodTonka BeanPineapplePatchouli
No top / heart / base split published
Category winnerYlang 49Longest dry-down: 6 to 12 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring88
Summer50
Fall100
Winter64
Day100
Night80
Spring0
Summer100
Fall50
Winter0
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,706
PerfumerFrank Voelkl
Launched—
Reviews185
Overall rank#60,376
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerYlang 49Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotYlang 49 by Le Labo is a rich floral chypre centered on lush flowers and deep forest earth. The fragrance opens with an immediate burst of creamy ylang-ylang and ripe Tahitian gardenia, delivering a heady floral punch. Beneath the floral surface, the scent turns dark and grounding. Heavy patchouli and crisp oakmoss fo…
Reviews →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 …
Reviews →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, Ylang 49 or Cherry Poseidon in the Caribbean?
Ylang 49 takes 4 of 5 categories. Ylang 49 is rated 3.85/5 from 1,303 votes; Cherry Poseidon in the Caribbean is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Ylang 49 for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Cherry Poseidon in the Caribbean for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Ylang 49 or Cherry Poseidon in the Caribbean?
Ylang 49 lasts longest (Ylang 49 75/100, Cherry Poseidon in the Caribbean 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ylang 49 or Cherry Poseidon in the Caribbean?
Ylang 49 projects furthest (Ylang 49 69/100, Cherry Poseidon in the Caribbean 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ylang 49 and Cherry Poseidon in the Caribbean smell similar?
Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Ylang-Ylang and Sandalwood.
Is Ylang 49 or Cherry Poseidon in the Caribbean better for summer or winter?
Ylang 49 suits daytime wear; Cherry Poseidon in the Caribbean suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ylang 49 and Cherry Poseidon in the Caribbean?
Ylang 49 features Patchouli, Ylang-Ylang, Oakmoss, Tahitian Gardenia and Vetiver. Cherry Poseidon in the Caribbean features Sicilian Mandarin, Moroccan Jasmine, Black Currant, Bitter Almond and Turkish Rose.
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