Fragrance comparison

Aqua Allegoria Lys Soleia vs Saso

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 1,706 ratings analysed

Aqua Allegoria Lys Soleia

Guerlain

4.041,630 votes

Rank #1,629 White FloralYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Saso

Shiseido

4.1276 votes

Rank #30,221 PowderyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Saso takes 4 of 7 categories.

Aqua Allegoria Lys Soleia
Choose it for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Saso
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Aqua Allegoria Lys Soleia3/7

Saso4/7

Ratings & consensus: Aqua Allegoria Lys Soleia
Community sentiment: Saso
Longevity: Saso
Sillage & projection: Aqua Allegoria Lys Soleia
Value for money: Saso
Versatility: Saso
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aqua Allegoria Lys Soleia

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aqua Allegoria Lys SoleiaGuerlain

SasoShiseido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 1,630 votes

Have 43%Had 19%Want 38%

4.12/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerAqua Allegoria Lys SoleiaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

45%Like

2%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

1,630 votes

38%Love

47%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

76 votes

Category winnerSasoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevitySaso

SillageAqua Allegoria Lys Soleia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value63

Category winnerSasoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

yellow floral92%

vanilla84%

sweet77%

green69%

tropical61%

powdery100%

woody92%

white floral84%

floral77%

green69%

sweet61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both white floral, sweet and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Palm LeafBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2 to 4 hours

LilyYlang-YlangTropical Fruit

Base3 to 6 hours

VanilleTuberoseMusk

Top

AldehydesFruity NotesHyacinthGreen NotesBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineOrris RootRoseLily-of-the-ValleyViolet

Base

VetiverCivettaMuskSandalwoodAmberBenzoinTonka BeanVanille

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Ylang-Ylang and Vanille. Durations are only published for Aqua Allegoria Lys Soleia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring74

Summer100

Fall31

Winter20

Day100

Night27

Spring43

Summer46

Fall89

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Category winnerSasoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex8

Women88

Men0

Unisex24

Women76

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,629

PerfumerThierry Wasser

Launched—

Reviews145

Overall rank#30,221

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAqua Allegoria Lys SoleiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aqua Allegoria Lys Soleia by Guerlain presents a bright, sunlit floral composition built around fresh white floral and yellow floral tones. The fragrance opens with a crisp burst of Amalfi lemon, zesty bergamot, and verdant palm leaf, setting a clean and revitalizing tone. At the heart, lush lily combines with sweet y…

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Shiseido Saso opens with a sharp burst of soapy aldehydes and green notes that feels crisp like a cool spring morning. As it settles on skin, a dense bouquet of ylang-ylang and powdery hyacinth takes over, steering the scent away from simple freshness and into a rich, classic floral territory. The base slowly warms wi…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aqua Allegoria Lys Soleia or Saso?

Saso takes 4 of 7 categories. Aqua Allegoria Lys Soleia is rated 4.04/5 from 1,630 votes; Saso is rated 4.12/5 from 76 votes. Choose Aqua Allegoria Lys Soleia for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Saso for a powdery and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aqua Allegoria Lys Soleia or Saso?

Saso lasts longest (Saso 72/100, Aqua Allegoria Lys Soleia 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqua Allegoria Lys Soleia or Saso?

Aqua Allegoria Lys Soleia projects furthest (Aqua Allegoria Lys Soleia 59/100, Saso 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aqua Allegoria Lys Soleia and Saso smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and green accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Ylang-Ylang and Vanille.

Is Aqua Allegoria Lys Soleia or Saso better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aqua Allegoria Lys Soleia is the stronger pick. For winter, Saso is the stronger pick. Aqua Allegoria Lys Soleia suits daytime wear; Saso suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqua Allegoria Lys Soleia and Saso?

Aqua Allegoria Lys Soleia has top notes of Palm Leaf, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Lily, Ylang-Ylang and Tropical Fruit, a base of Vanille, Tuberose and Musk. Saso has top notes of Aldehydes, Fruity Notes, Hyacinth and Green Notes, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Orris Root and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Civetta, Musk and Sandalwood.