Fragrance comparison

22 Shades of Dolce Solaris vs Acqua Solaris

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 125 ratings analysed

5 wins

22 Shades of Dolce Solaris

The Dua Brand

4.21112 votes

Rank #3,709 CitrusVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Acqua Solaris

The Dua Brand

4.2313 votes

Rank #33,161 Yellow FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

22 Shades of Dolce Solaris takes 5 of 5 categories.

22 Shades of Dolce Solaris
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Acqua Solaris
Choose it for a yellow floral and sweet character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

22 Shades of Dolce Solaris5/5

Acqua Solaris0/5

Ratings & consensus: 22 Shades of Dolce Solaris
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 22 Shades of Dolce Solaris
Sillage & projection: 22 Shades of Dolce Solaris
Value for money: 22 Shades of Dolce Solaris
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 22 Shades of Dolce Solaris

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

22 Shades of Dolce SolarisThe Dua Brand

Acqua SolarisThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 35%Had 8%Want 57%

4.23/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 55%Had 13%Want 32%

Category winner22 Shades of Dolce SolarisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

72%Love

9%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

6%Hate

32 votes

62%Love

15%Like

15%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

Longevity22 Shades of Dolce Solaris

Sillage22 Shades of Dolce Solaris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value70

Category winner22 Shades of Dolce SolarisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

vanilla92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

yellow floral100%

sweet86%

citrus72%

white floral58%

woody44%

honey30%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VanillaCitrusesOrange BlossomAmberBergamotMuskPetitgrainCedarVetiverGrapefruitAmalfi LemonCypress

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

BroomOrange BlossomAmalfi LemonCedarCypress

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Cedar, Amalfi Lemon and Cypress. Durations are only published for Acqua Solaris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer100

Fall44

Winter33

Day100

Night62

Spring55

Summer100

Fall9

Winter0

Day100

Night24

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men26

Unisex42

Women32

Men27

Unisex64

Women9

Casual 41%Work 29%Date 18%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,709

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews37

Overall rank#33,161

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winner22 Shades of Dolce SolarisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

22 Shades of Dolce Solaris is a bright, woody floral musk that balances sharp citruses with a creamy vanilla core. It behaves like a lime creamsicle on the skin, making it an excellent choice for warm spring days and high-heat summer outings. This unisex composition offers a refreshing, gourmand sweetness that feels g…

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Acqua Solaris by The Dua Brand delivers a sunlit Mediterranean profile centered on tart citrus and sweet wild florals. The scent opens with an assertive burst of Amalfi lemon peel paired with sharp green cypress. It does not stay a simple citrus cologne for long. As the initial zest settles, volcano broom steps forwar…

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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, 22 Shades of Dolce Solaris or Acqua Solaris?

22 Shades of Dolce Solaris takes 5 of 5 categories. 22 Shades of Dolce Solaris is rated 4.21/5 from 112 votes; Acqua Solaris is rated 4.23/5 from 13 votes. Choose 22 Shades of Dolce Solaris for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Acqua Solaris for a yellow floral and sweet character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 22 Shades of Dolce Solaris or Acqua Solaris?

22 Shades of Dolce Solaris lasts longest (22 Shades of Dolce Solaris 81/100, Acqua Solaris 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 22 Shades of Dolce Solaris or Acqua Solaris?

22 Shades of Dolce Solaris projects furthest (22 Shades of Dolce Solaris 74/100, Acqua Solaris 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 22 Shades of Dolce Solaris and Acqua Solaris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Cedar, Amalfi Lemon and Cypress.

Is 22 Shades of Dolce Solaris or Acqua Solaris better for summer or winter?

22 Shades of Dolce Solaris suits daytime wear; Acqua Solaris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 22 Shades of Dolce Solaris and Acqua Solaris?

22 Shades of Dolce Solaris features Vanilla, Citruses, Orange Blossom, Amber and Bergamot. Acqua Solaris features Broom, Orange Blossom, Amalfi Lemon, Cedar and Cypress.