Fragrance comparison

Acqua di Cotone vs Soul Garden

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

Acqua di Cotone

Strega Del Castello

4.001 votes

Rank #62,935 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Soul Garden

Betty Barclay

3.569 votes

Rank #22,860 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Soul Garden takes 1 of 1 categories.

Acqua di Cotone
Choose it for a floral and fresh character.
Soul Garden
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Acqua di Cotone0/1

Soul Garden1/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Soul Garden

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Acqua di CotoneStrega Del Castello

Soul GardenBetty Barclay

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

3.56/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 20%Had 6%Want 74%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

33%Love

22%Like

22%Ok

11%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value45

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh88%

rose77%

marine65%

white floral53%

green42%

floral100%

fresh92%

white floral84%

green77%

fruity69%

woody61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both floral, fresh and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Lily of the ValleyFlowersLilacRoseAquatic notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Lily of the ValleyApplePeach BlossomLemon

Heart

LilacWater LilyJasmineRose

Base

MuskCedarwoodSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesLily of the Valley, Lilac and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer60

Fall40

Winter40

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,935

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,860

PerfumerCoralie Spicher

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerSoul GardenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Acqua di Cotone opens with a spray of aquatic notes and crisp lily of the valley before settling into soft lilac and rose. Strega Del Castello formulates this alcohol-free mist around airy floral accords that smell like sun-dried cotton sheets. It sits close to the skin, offering a light, clean aura for casual daytime…

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Soul Garden by Betty Barclay offers a bright, floral-forward experience centered on lily of the valley and crisp apple. It leans into a clean, modern aesthetic that feels approachable for daily wear. The fragrance balances these light fruit notes with a soft musk base, making it a straightforward choice for those who …

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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, Acqua di Cotone or Soul Garden?

Soul Garden takes 1 of 1 categories. Acqua di Cotone is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Soul Garden is rated 3.56/5 from 9 votes. Choose Acqua di Cotone for a floral and fresh character. Choose Soul Garden for a floral and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Acqua di Cotone and Soul Garden smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and white floral accords. Common notes include Lily of the Valley, Lilac and Rose.

Is Acqua di Cotone or Soul Garden better for summer or winter?

Soul Garden suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Acqua di Cotone and Soul Garden?

Acqua di Cotone features Lily of the Valley, Flowers, Lilac, Rose and Aquatic notes. Soul Garden has top notes of Lily of the Valley, Apple, Peach Blossom and Lemon, heart notes of Lilac, Water Lily, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk, Cedarwood, Sandalwood and Amber.