Fragrance comparison

Aqua Cool vs Venice Cup

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

Aqua Cool

Dilís Parfum

3.333 votes

Rank #68,290 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

71%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Venice Cup

Pal Zileri

3.502 votes

Rank #60,601 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Venice Cup takes 2 of 3 categories.

Aqua Cool
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Venice Cup
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aqua Cool0/3

Venice Cup2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aqua CoolDilís Parfum

Venice CupPal Zileri

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 36%Had 36%Want 29%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityVenice Cup

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

anis70%

fresh spicy60%

warm spicy50%

aromatic100%

woody90%

warm spicy80%

citrus70%

fresh spicy60%

amber50%

Scent match71%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

LemonBergamotCardamomPalisander Rosewood

Heart30 to 60 minutes

TarragonCedarPepperSage

Base1 to 2 hours

Woody NotesAmberMuskSaffron

Top

CardamomLemonSea waterBergamotPepper

Heart

Palisander RosewoodJasmineGeraniumLavender

Base

CedarAmberPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Cardamom and Palisander Rosewood. Durations are only published for Aqua Cool, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night25

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,290

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,601

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerVenice CupHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aqua Cool by Dilís Parfum delivers a brisk burst of sharp citrus and aromatic herbs built for warm, easygoing days. The opening hits with crisp lemon and bright bergamot, balanced by a hint of cardamom and palisander rosewood. As the initial brightness settles, an herbal heart of tarragon and sage emerges alongside dr…

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Pal Zileri launched Venice Cup in 2012 as an aromatic woody aquatic tailored for warmer weather. It opens with sharp lemon, crushed cardamom, and salty sea water, creating an immediate bracing sea breeze effect. A pepper kick cuts through the citrus, giving the initial spray a distinctly spicy edge. As the top notes …

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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 Cool or Venice Cup?

Venice Cup takes 2 of 3 categories. Aqua Cool is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Venice Cup is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Aqua Cool for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Venice Cup for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aqua Cool or Venice Cup?

Venice Cup lasts longest (Venice Cup 60/100, Aqua Cool 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqua Cool or Venice Cup?

Projection is very close: Aqua Cool 75/100, Venice Cup 75/100 for sillage.

Do Aqua Cool and Venice Cup smell similar?

Closely related: a 71% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Cardamom and Palisander Rosewood.

Is Aqua Cool or Venice Cup better for summer or winter?

Aqua Cool suits daytime wear; Venice Cup suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqua Cool and Venice Cup?

Aqua Cool has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Cardamom and Palisander Rosewood, heart notes of Tarragon, Cedar, Pepper and Sage, a base of Woody Notes, Amber, Musk and Saffron. Venice Cup has top notes of Cardamom, Lemon, Sea water and Bergamot, heart notes of Palisander Rosewood, Jasmine, Geranium and Lavender, a base of Cedar, Amber, Patchouli and Musk.