Absinth vs Aqua Solis
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
AbsinthChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Aqua SolisChoose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Absinth2/4
Aqua Solis2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Aqua Solis
- Sillage & projection
- Absinth
- Value for money
- Absinth
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Aqua Solis
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AbsinthApple ParfumsAqua SolisLe Couvent Maison de ParfumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 47%Had 24%Want 29%
4.16/ 5 · 214 votes
Have 53%Had 15%Want 32%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate67%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
33%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
37%Love
45%Like
14%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate
214 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAqua Solis
SillageAbsinth
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAbsinthBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy65%
warm spicy48%
fresh30%
citrus100%
warm spicy86%
fruity72%
aromatic58%
fresh44%
sweet30%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic, warm spicy and fresh
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Woody NotesJuniperCardamomCitrusesMandarin OrangeArtemisia
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
Spicy NotesCardamomCitrusesMandarin OrangeFruity Notes
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Citruses and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Aqua Solis, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night–
Spring78
Summer100
Fall62
Winter23
Day100
Night30
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#61,094
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#10,810
PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena
Launched—
Reviews35
Category winnerAqua SolisHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAbsinth by Apple Parfums opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange and sour citruses. Artemisia adds a bitter, herbal greenness that cuts straight through the initial sweetness, giving the top notes a distinctive medicinal edge. As the zesty opening settles, aromatic juniper and spicy cardamom emerge in the heart. D…
Reviews →Aqua Solis by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum is a bright citrus fragrance wrapped in dry spice. Created by perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena, it opens with juicy mandarin orange and sparkling citruses before softening into the gentle heat of cardamom and mixed spicy notes. Subtle fruity notes lend a rounded finish without beco…
Reviews →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, Absinth or Aqua Solis?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Absinth is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Aqua Solis is rated 4.16/5 from 214 votes. Choose Absinth for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Aqua Solis for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Absinth or Aqua Solis?
Aqua Solis lasts longest (Aqua Solis 52/100, Absinth 20/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Absinth or Aqua Solis?
Absinth projects furthest (Absinth 75/100, Aqua Solis 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Absinth and Aqua Solis smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and fresh accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Citruses and Mandarin Orange.
Is Absinth or Aqua Solis better for summer or winter?
Absinth suits daytime wear; Aqua Solis suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Absinth and Aqua Solis?
Absinth features Woody Notes, Juniper, Cardamom, Citruses and Mandarin Orange. Aqua Solis features Spicy Notes, Cardamom, Citruses, Mandarin Orange and Fruity Notes.
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