Fragrance comparison

Acqua Solaris vs Winter Collection

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 115 ratings analysed

3 wins

Acqua Solaris

The Dua Brand

4.2313 votes

Rank #33,161 Yellow FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Winter Collection

Zara

3.75102 votes

Rank #8,963 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Acqua Solaris takes 3 of 5 categories.

Acqua Solaris
Choose it for a yellow floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Winter Collection
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Acqua Solaris3/5

Winter Collection2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Acqua SolarisThe Dua Brand

Winter CollectionZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 55%Had 13%Want 32%

3.75/ 5 · 102 votes

Have 52%Had 23%Want 26%

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

34%Love

45%Like

10%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

83 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAcqua Solaris

SillageAcqua Solaris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value85

Category winnerWinter CollectionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

yellow floral100%

sweet86%

citrus72%

white floral58%

woody44%

honey30%

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

citrus58%

amber44%

camphor30%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and citrus

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

Top

PepperBergamotTangerine

Heart

EucalyptusLavender

Base

CypressAmberCedarOrange BlossomPatchouli

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Cedar and Cypress. Durations are only published for Acqua Solaris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer100

Fall9

Winter0

Day100

Night24

Spring70

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men27

Unisex64

Women9

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

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,161

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#8,963

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerWinter CollectionHigher 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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Zara Winter Collection opens with pepper, bergamot and tangerine, then settles into a fresh aromatic mix of eucalyptus and lavender over soft woods and amber. On skin, shoppers often describe it as warm, clean and easy to wear rather than heavy. It suits everyday use well, especially office settings and cooler weather…

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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 Winter Collection?

Acqua Solaris takes 3 of 5 categories. Acqua Solaris is rated 4.23/5 from 13 votes; Winter Collection is rated 3.75/5 from 102 votes. Choose Acqua Solaris for a yellow floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Winter Collection for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Acqua Solaris or Winter Collection?

Acqua Solaris lasts longest (Acqua Solaris 60/100, Winter Collection 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Acqua Solaris or Winter Collection?

Acqua Solaris projects furthest (Acqua Solaris 56/100, Winter Collection 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Acqua Solaris and Winter Collection smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Cedar and Cypress.

Is Acqua Solaris or Winter Collection better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Acqua Solaris and Winter Collection?

Acqua Solaris features Broom, Orange Blossom, Amalfi Lemon, Cedar and Cypress. Winter Collection has top notes of Pepper, Bergamot and Tangerine, heart notes of Eucalyptus and Lavender, a base of Cypress, Amber, Cedar and Orange Blossom.