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Aqua Allegoria Lys Soleia vs Vertigo

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

Updated 1,658 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vertigo takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Aqua Allegoria Lys Soleia

    Choose it for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Vertigo

    Choose it for a green and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aqua Allegoria Lys Soleia3/7
Vertigo4/7
Ratings & consensus
Aqua Allegoria Lys Soleia
Community sentiment
Aqua Allegoria Lys Soleia
Longevity
Vertigo
Sillage & projection
Vertigo
Value for money
Vertigo
Versatility
Vertigo
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
VertigoVertigo Parfums
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.04/ 5 · 1,630 votes
Have 43%Had 19%Want 38%
3.86/ 5 · 28 votes
Have 43%Had 12%Want 45%
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

25%Love
50%Like
11%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerAqua Allegoria Lys SoleiaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage77
♥ Love / hate71
Category winners

LongevityVertigo

SillageVertigo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value51
¤ Price value81
Category winnerVertigoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
yellow floral92%
vanilla84%
sweet77%
green69%
tropical61%
green100%
white floral92%
citrus84%
aldehydic77%
fresh69%
aromatic61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both white floral 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
AldehydesAmalfi LemonGreen NotesLily-of-the-ValleyOrange
Heart
JasmineYlang-YlangGalbanumTuberoseRoseVanille
Base
AmberMuskSandalwood
InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Ylang-Ylang, Vanille and Tuberose. 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
Spring100
Summer92
Fall58
Winter42
Day100
Night25
Category winnerVertigoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men3
Unisex8
Women88
Men0
Unisex29
Women71
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,629

PerfumerThierry Wasser

Launched—

Reviews145

Overall rank#22,564

PerfumerCecile Krakower

Launched—

Reviews7

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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Vertigo by Vertigo Parfums is a vintage-leaning floral aldehyde fragrance that wraps bright citrus in a clean, soapy cloud. It pairs sharp amalfi lemon with galbanum before settling into a warm sandalwood base. This composition is built for spring daytime wear, offering a refreshing and classic style.

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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 Vertigo?

Vertigo takes 4 of 7 categories. Aqua Allegoria Lys Soleia is rated 4.04/5 from 1,630 votes; Vertigo is rated 3.86/5 from 28 votes. Choose Aqua Allegoria Lys Soleia for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Vertigo for a green and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aqua Allegoria Lys Soleia or Vertigo?

Vertigo lasts longest (Vertigo 66/100, Aqua Allegoria Lys Soleia 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqua Allegoria Lys Soleia or Vertigo?

Vertigo projects furthest (Vertigo 77/100, Aqua Allegoria Lys Soleia 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aqua Allegoria Lys Soleia and Vertigo smell similar?

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

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

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

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

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. Vertigo has top notes of Aldehydes, Amalfi Lemon, Green Notes and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Galbanum and Tuberose, a base of Amber, Musk and Sandalwood.

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