Fragrance comparison

Acqua Solaris vs Nizam

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 61 ratings analysed

Acqua Solaris

The Dua Brand

4.2313 votes

Rank #33,161 Yellow FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Nizam

Royal Crown

4.0248 votes

Rank #14,819 CitrusAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nizam takes 3 of 6 categories.

Acqua Solaris
Choose it for a yellow floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Nizam
Choose it for a citrus and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Acqua Solaris2/6

Nizam3/6

Ratings & consensus: Acqua Solaris
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Nizam
Sillage & projection: Nizam
Value for money: Acqua Solaris
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Nizam

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Acqua SolarisThe Dua Brand

NizamRoyal Crown

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 55%Had 13%Want 32%

4.02/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 37%Had 4%Want 59%

Category winnerAcqua SolarisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

15%Like

15%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

46%Love

25%Like

17%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

48 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityNizam

SillageNizam

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value14

Category winnerAcqua SolarisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

yellow floral100%

sweet86%

citrus72%

white floral58%

woody44%

honey30%

citrus100%

aquatic90%

white floral80%

aromatic70%

fresh60%

amber50%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

BroomOrange BlossomAmalfi LemonCedarCypress

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-30 mins

Water NotesMandarin OrangeTulsiCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomAmalfi LemonCypressHeliotrope

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbergrisMuskVetiverBirch

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer100

Fall9

Winter0

Day100

Night24

Spring92

Summer100

Fall28

Winter8

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men27

Unisex64

Women9

Casual 41%Work 29%Date 18%Party 12%

Men38

Unisex63

Women0

Casual 39%Work 33%Date 19%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,161

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#14,819

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerNizamHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Acqua Solaris by The Dua Brand delivers a sunlit Mediterranean profile centered on tart citrus and sweet wild florals. The scent opens with an assertive burst of Amalfi lemon peel paired with sharp green cypress. It does not stay a simple citrus cologne for long. As the initial zest settles, volcano broom steps forwar…

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Royal Crown Nizam opens with a bright splash of aquatic notes, juicy mandarin orange, and herbal green tulsi that instantly reminds you of an ocean breeze cutting through warm coastal air. As the initial freshness settles, creamy orange blossom and sunlit Amalfi lemon take center stage, giving the blend a crisp feel l…

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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 Solaris or Nizam?

Nizam takes 3 of 6 categories. Acqua Solaris is rated 4.23/5 from 13 votes; Nizam is rated 4.02/5 from 48 votes. Choose Acqua Solaris for a yellow floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Nizam for a citrus and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Acqua Solaris or Nizam?

Nizam lasts longest (Nizam 72/100, Acqua Solaris 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Acqua Solaris or Nizam?

Projection is very close: Nizam 58/100, Acqua Solaris 56/100 for sillage.

Do Acqua Solaris and Nizam smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Amalfi Lemon and Cypress.

Is Acqua Solaris or Nizam better for summer or winter?

Acqua Solaris suits daytime wear; Nizam suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Acqua Solaris and Nizam?

Acqua Solaris features Broom, Orange Blossom, Amalfi Lemon, Cedar and Cypress. Nizam has top notes of Water Notes, Mandarin Orange, Tulsi and Cardamom, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Amalfi Lemon, Cypress and Heliotrope, a base of Ambergris, Musk, Vetiver and Birch.