Fragrance comparison

22 Shades of Dolce Solaris vs Spice Mexican

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 116 ratings analysed

4 wins

22 Shades of Dolce Solaris

The Dua Brand

4.21112 votes

Rank #3,709 CitrusVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Spice Mexican

Dévier

4.754 votes

Rank #48,585 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

22 Shades of Dolce Solaris takes 4 of 4 categories.

22 Shades of Dolce Solaris
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Spice Mexican
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

22 Shades of Dolce Solaris4/4

Spice Mexican0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
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

Spice MexicanDévier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 35%Had 8%Want 57%

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

Longevity22 Shades of Dolce Solaris

Sillage22 Shades of Dolce Solaris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value67

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%

woody92%

green84%

aromatic77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both citrus, woody and vanilla

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

Kaffir LimeVetiverYuzuOrange BlossomFig LeafMuskCypressVanillaBenzoin

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesVanilla, Orange Blossom, Musk and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Spice Mexican, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer100

Fall44

Winter33

Day100

Night62

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men26

Unisex42

Women32

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 38%Work 36%Date 15%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,709

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews37

Overall rank#48,585

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Spice Mexican by Dévier hits the air with a tart blast of kaffir lime and bitter yuzu. The opening is sharp. Within minutes, the sour citrus snap softens as green fig leaf and woody cypress establish a crisp, herbal spine. It feels dry and sun-drenched rather than sweet or confectionery. Clean orange blossom adds a fa…

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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 Spice Mexican?

22 Shades of Dolce Solaris takes 4 of 4 categories. 22 Shades of Dolce Solaris is rated 4.21/5 from 112 votes; Spice Mexican is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose 22 Shades of Dolce Solaris for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Spice Mexican for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 22 Shades of Dolce Solaris or Spice Mexican?

22 Shades of Dolce Solaris lasts longest (22 Shades of Dolce Solaris 81/100, Spice Mexican 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 22 Shades of Dolce Solaris or Spice Mexican?

22 Shades of Dolce Solaris projects furthest (22 Shades of Dolce Solaris 74/100, Spice Mexican 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 22 Shades of Dolce Solaris and Spice Mexican smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and vanilla accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Orange Blossom, Musk and Vetiver.

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

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

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

22 Shades of Dolce Solaris features Vanilla, Citruses, Orange Blossom, Amber and Bergamot. Spice Mexican features Kaffir Lime, Vetiver, Yuzu, Orange Blossom and Fig Leaf.