Fragrance comparison

22 Shades of Dolce Solaris vs Santa Cruz

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 347 ratings analysed

7 wins

22 Shades of Dolce Solaris

The Dua Brand

4.21112 votes

Rank #3,951 CitrusVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Santa Cruz

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum

3.99235 votes

Rank #14,763 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

22 Shades of Dolce Solaris takes 7 of 7 categories.

22 Shades of Dolce Solaris
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Santa Cruz
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

22 Shades of Dolce Solaris7/7

Santa Cruz0/7

Ratings & consensus: 22 Shades of Dolce Solaris
Community sentiment: 22 Shades of Dolce Solaris
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

Santa CruzLe Couvent Maison de Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 35%Had 8%Want 57%

3.99/ 5 · 235 votes

Have 50%Had 14%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

30%Love

49%Like

11%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

235 votes

Category winner22 Shades of Dolce SolarisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

Longevity22 Shades of Dolce Solaris

Sillage22 Shades of Dolce Solaris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value64

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%

citrus100%

woody86%

aromatic72%

camphor58%

fresh spicy44%

fresh30%

Scent match53%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

Notes

EucalyptusBergamotCitrusesCedarVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Bergamot, Cedar and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Santa Cruz, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer100

Fall44

Winter33

Day100

Night62

Spring82

Summer100

Fall28

Winter15

Day100

Night28

Category winner22 Shades of Dolce SolarisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men26

Unisex42

Women32

Men18

Unisex69

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,951

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews37

Overall rank#14,763

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

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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Santa Cruz by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum is a crisp citrus aromatic fragrance designed for warm, casual days. The scent opens with a burst of sunny bergamot and mixed citruses that instantly clear the air. A cooling aromatic heart of eucalyptus steps forward quickly, cutting through the tartness with a dry, herbal fr…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 22 Shades of Dolce Solaris or Santa Cruz?

22 Shades of Dolce Solaris takes 7 of 7 categories. 22 Shades of Dolce Solaris is rated 4.21/5 from 112 votes; Santa Cruz is rated 3.99/5 from 235 votes. Choose 22 Shades of Dolce Solaris for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Santa Cruz for a citrus and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 22 Shades of Dolce Solaris or Santa Cruz?

22 Shades of Dolce Solaris lasts longest (22 Shades of Dolce Solaris 81/100, Santa Cruz 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 22 Shades of Dolce Solaris or Santa Cruz?

22 Shades of Dolce Solaris projects furthest (22 Shades of Dolce Solaris 74/100, Santa Cruz 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 22 Shades of Dolce Solaris and Santa Cruz smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Citruses, Bergamot, Cedar and Vetiver.

Is 22 Shades of Dolce Solaris or Santa Cruz 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; Santa Cruz suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

22 Shades of Dolce Solaris features Vanilla, Citruses, Orange Blossom, Amber and Bergamot. Santa Cruz features Eucalyptus, Bergamot, Citruses, Cedar and Vetiver.