Fragrance comparison

22 Shades of Dolce Solaris vs Hugo Reflective Edition

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 236 ratings analysed

6 wins

22 Shades of Dolce Solaris

The Dua Brand

4.21112 votes

Rank #3,816 CitrusVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Hugo Reflective Edition

Hugo Boss

4.19124 votes

Rank #9,034 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

22 Shades of Dolce Solaris takes 6 of 7 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.
Hugo Reflective Edition
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear.

22 Shades of Dolce Solaris6/7

Hugo Reflective Edition1/7

Ratings & consensus: 22 Shades of Dolce Solaris
Community sentiment: Hugo Reflective Edition
Longevity: 22 Shades of Dolce Solaris
Sillage & projection: 22 Shades of Dolce Solaris
Value for money: 22 Shades of Dolce Solaris
Versatility: 22 Shades of Dolce Solaris
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

Hugo Reflective EditionHugo Boss

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 35%Had 8%Want 57%

4.19/ 5 · 124 votes

Have 54%Had 10%Want 36%

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

41%Love

44%Like

10%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

124 votes

Category winnerHugo Reflective EditionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

Longevity22 Shades of Dolce Solaris

Sillage22 Shades of Dolce Solaris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value66

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%

woody100%

citrus86%

aromatic72%

fresh spicy58%

fresh44%

earthy30%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic

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

Top

Citruses

Heart

Cypress

Base

Vetiver

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Vetiver and Cypress. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer100

Fall44

Winter33

Day100

Night62

Spring88

Summer100

Fall21

Winter9

Day100

Night14

Category winner22 Shades of Dolce SolarisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men26

Unisex42

Women32

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,816

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews37

Overall rank#9,034

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

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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Hugo Reflective Edition by Hugo Boss is a crisp, energizing woody aromatic fragrance built for warm weather and daily wear. Released in 2022, this scent opens with an immediate blast of tart, icy citruses that instantly wake up the senses. As the bright opening settles, cool herbal cypress emerges to give the blend a …

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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 Hugo Reflective Edition?

22 Shades of Dolce Solaris takes 6 of 7 categories. 22 Shades of Dolce Solaris is rated 4.21/5 from 112 votes; Hugo Reflective Edition is rated 4.19/5 from 124 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 Hugo Reflective Edition for a woody and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 22 Shades of Dolce Solaris or Hugo Reflective Edition?

22 Shades of Dolce Solaris lasts longest (22 Shades of Dolce Solaris 81/100, Hugo Reflective Edition 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 22 Shades of Dolce Solaris or Hugo Reflective Edition?

22 Shades of Dolce Solaris projects furthest (22 Shades of Dolce Solaris 74/100, Hugo Reflective Edition 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 22 Shades of Dolce Solaris and Hugo Reflective Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Citruses, Vetiver and Cypress.

Is 22 Shades of Dolce Solaris or Hugo Reflective Edition better for summer or winter?

For summer, 22 Shades of Dolce Solaris is the stronger pick. For winter, 22 Shades of Dolce Solaris is the stronger pick. 22 Shades of Dolce Solaris suits daytime wear; Hugo Reflective Edition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 22 Shades of Dolce Solaris and Hugo Reflective Edition?

22 Shades of Dolce Solaris features Vanilla, Citruses, Orange Blossom, Amber and Bergamot. Hugo Reflective Edition has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Cypress, a base of Vetiver.