Fragrance comparison

Aqua Solis vs Leyenda

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 286 ratings analysed

Aqua Solis

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum

4.16214 votes

Rank #10,810 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Leyenda

Ésika

4.1072 votes

Rank #30,018 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Leyenda takes 4 of 7 categories.

Aqua Solis
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Leyenda
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aqua Solis3/7

Leyenda4/7

Ratings & consensus: Aqua Solis
Community sentiment: Aqua Solis
Longevity: Leyenda
Sillage & projection: Leyenda
Value for money: Leyenda
Versatility: Leyenda
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 Parfum

LeyendaÉsika

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 214 votes

Have 53%Had 15%Want 32%

4.10/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 67%Had 22%Want 11%

Category winnerAqua SolisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

45%Like

14%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

214 votes

36%Love

46%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

72 votes

Category winnerAqua SolisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityLeyenda

SillageLeyenda

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value78

Category winnerLeyendaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy86%

fruity72%

aromatic58%

fresh44%

sweet30%

warm spicy100%

amber86%

citrus72%

woody58%

aromatic44%

fresh30%

Scent match58%Closely related · both warm spicy, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Spicy NotesCardamomCitrusesMandarin OrangeFruity Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Citruses

Heart

CardamomSpicy Notes

Base

AmberWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesSpicy Notes, Cardamom and Citruses. Durations are only published for Aqua Solis, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer100

Fall62

Winter23

Day100

Night30

Spring100

Summer74

Fall82

Winter87

Day100

Night77

Category winnerLeyendaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex70

Women19

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,810

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#30,018

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAqua SolisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aqua 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 →

Leyenda by Ésika is a warm, inviting woody spicy cologne built around a vibrant kick of citrus, cracked cardamom pods, and a smooth base of glowing amber. Created by master perfumer Maurice Roucel, the fragrance kicks off with a bright splash of tart citrus that quickly settles into a rich blend of spicy notes and swe…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Plum de VeloursSuperfumistaWINNER vs

Royal FlushTestament LondonRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Malbec IconO BoticárioRUNNER-UP vs

Amber FusionKarakash PerfumeWINNER

1 person compared this today

Jette 7Flowers Cherry BlossomJette JoopRUNNER-UP vs

KoiameJ-ScentWINNER

1 person compared this today

Madly Kenzo! Eau de ToiletteKenzoRUNNER-UP vs

PerpetuumBrocardWINNER

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aqua Solis or Leyenda?

Leyenda takes 4 of 7 categories. Aqua Solis is rated 4.16/5 from 214 votes; Leyenda is rated 4.10/5 from 72 votes. Choose Aqua Solis for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Leyenda for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aqua Solis or Leyenda?

Leyenda lasts longest (Leyenda 68/100, Aqua Solis 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqua Solis or Leyenda?

Leyenda projects furthest (Leyenda 53/100, Aqua Solis 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aqua Solis and Leyenda smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Spicy Notes, Cardamom and Citruses.

Is Aqua Solis or Leyenda better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aqua Solis is the stronger pick. For winter, Leyenda is the stronger pick. Aqua Solis suits daytime wear; Leyenda suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqua Solis and Leyenda?

Aqua Solis features Spicy Notes, Cardamom, Citruses, Mandarin Orange and Fruity Notes. Leyenda has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Cardamom and Spicy Notes, a base of Amber and Woody Notes.