Poseidon God

Is it Worth It?

This is a strictly casual, daytime scent best suited for running errands or a quick trip to the grocery store. It's inoffensive enough for the office, but it lacks the sophistication for a date night or formal event. It's a basic, "clean" scent for when you want to smell presentable without making a statement.

How it Smells

Poseidon God kicks off with a blast of soapy neroli. It's a fairly straightforward citrus opening, with the black pepper adding just a touch of sharpness - think lemon zest and baby powder. The cardamom is timid, merely a suggestion of spice. The heart is where it veers off course from its inspiration. Instead of Prada's clean iris, this has a slightly musty, root-like iris note mixed with a metallic geranium tang. The mate adds a grassy dryness, giving it a slightly herbal quality that I don't find particularly pleasant. The cedar in the base is dominant, somewhat pencil-shaving-esque, mixed with a generic amber sweetness and a whisper of patchouli, creating a slightly plasticky drydown. It lacks the refined smoothness of the original.

Projection Power

Longevity is moderate, clocking in around 5-6 hours. Projection is initially within arms' reach, becoming a skin scent after about two hours. I wore it to the office, and it didn't offend anyone, but it also didn't garner any compliments. I also tested it during a moderate workout - it became cloying when heated up.