Aqua Solis vs Acqua di Colonia Citrus
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
34%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Acqua di Colonia Citrus takes 3 of 5 categories.
Aqua SolisChoose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Acqua di Colonia CitrusChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Aqua Solis2/5
Acqua di Colonia Citrus3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Aqua Solis
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Acqua di Colonia Citrus
- Sillage & projection
- Acqua di Colonia Citrus
- Value for money
- Acqua di Colonia Citrus
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Aqua Solis
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Aqua SolisLe Couvent Maison de ParfumAcqua di Colonia CitrusO BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.16/ 5 · 214 votes
Have 53%Had 15%Want 32%
3.75/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 9%Had 36%Want 55%
Category winnerAqua SolisRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate37%Love
45%Like
14%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate
214 votes
25%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate
12 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAcqua di Colonia Citrus
SillageAcqua di Colonia Citrus
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAcqua di Colonia CitrusBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
warm spicy86%
fruity72%
aromatic58%
fresh44%
sweet30%
citrus100%
fresh spicy83%
white floral65%
sweet48%
fresh30%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both citrus, sweet and fresh
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Spicy NotesCardamomCitrusesMandarin OrangeFruity Notes
No top / heart / base split published
Top
CitrusesOrangeMandarin OrangeLemonBergamotGrapefruitPineappleCardamom
Heart
African Orange FlowerPetitgrainFreesiaLilyNutmegGeranium
Base
SandalwoodWoodsy NotesTonka BeanOakmossVirginia CedarMusk
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Citruses and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Aqua Solis, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring78
Summer100
Fall62
Winter23
Day100
Night30
Spring63
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#10,810
PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena
Launched—
Reviews35
Overall rank#59,170
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAqua SolisHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAqua Solis by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum is a bright citrus fragrance wrapped in dry spice. Created by perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena, it opens with juicy mandarin orange and sparkling citruses before softening into the gentle heat of cardamom and mixed spicy notes. Subtle fruity notes lend a rounded finish without beco…
Reviews →Acqua di Colonia Citrus by O Boticário is a lively splash of pure sunshine that instantly wakes up your senses. It opens with an energetic blend of fresh lemon, sweet mandarin orange, tart grapefruit, and a dash of spicy cardamom. As the bright top notes settle, you catch breezy petitgrain, soft orange blossom, and su…
Reviews →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 Solis or Acqua di Colonia Citrus?
Acqua di Colonia Citrus takes 3 of 5 categories. Aqua Solis is rated 4.16/5 from 214 votes; Acqua di Colonia Citrus is rated 3.75/5 from 12 votes. Choose Aqua Solis for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Acqua di Colonia Citrus for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Aqua Solis or Acqua di Colonia Citrus?
Acqua di Colonia Citrus lasts longest (Acqua di Colonia Citrus 70/100, Aqua Solis 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Aqua Solis or Acqua di Colonia Citrus?
Acqua di Colonia Citrus projects furthest (Acqua di Colonia Citrus 70/100, Aqua Solis 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Aqua Solis and Acqua di Colonia Citrus smell similar?
Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and fresh accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Citruses and Mandarin Orange.
Is Aqua Solis or Acqua di Colonia Citrus better for summer or winter?
Aqua Solis suits daytime wear; Acqua di Colonia Citrus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Aqua Solis and Acqua di Colonia Citrus?
Aqua Solis features Spicy Notes, Cardamom, Citruses, Mandarin Orange and Fruity Notes. Acqua di Colonia Citrus has top notes of Citruses, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of African Orange Flower, Petitgrain, Freesia and Lily, a base of Sandalwood, Woodsy Notes, Tonka Bean and Oakmoss.
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