Fragrance comparison

Aqua Solis vs Version Black

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 251 ratings analysed

Aqua Solis

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum

4.16214 votes

Rank #10,810 CitrusWarm Spicy

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47%scent match

Some overlap

Version Black

Ulric de Varens

3.9537 votes

Rank #18,210 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

Aqua Solis
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Version Black
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aqua Solis4/8

Version Black4/8

Ratings & consensus: Aqua Solis
Community sentiment: Aqua Solis
Longevity: Version Black
Sillage & projection: Version Black
Value for money: Version Black
Versatility: Aqua Solis
Note pyramid (duration): Version Black
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

Version BlackUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 214 votes

Have 53%Had 15%Want 32%

3.95/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 59%Had 15%Want 26%

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

19%Love

65%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerAqua SolisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityVersion Black

SillageVersion Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value93

Category winnerVersion BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy86%

fruity72%

aromatic58%

fresh44%

sweet30%

citrus100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

lavender69%

floral61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, warm spicy 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

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesCardamomMandarin OrangePineappleNutmeg

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderFreesiaViolet

Base4-6 hrs

MuskWoody NotesTonka BeanPalisander Rosewood

Category winnerVersion BlackLongest dry-down: 4-6 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer100

Fall62

Winter23

Day100

Night30

Spring100

Summer100

Fall42

Winter17

Day100

Night43

Category winnerAqua SolisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex70

Women19

Men81

Unisex15

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,810

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#18,210

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

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…

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Do not let the dark name fool you. Version Black by Ulric de Varens is not a heavy, brooding night scent. Instead, it bursts open with a bright blast of mandarin orange, tart pineapple, and fresh cardamom. The initial alcohol lift settles quickly on skin, revealing a clean heart of French lavender, delicate violet, an…

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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 Solis or Version Black?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Aqua Solis is rated 4.16/5 from 214 votes; Version Black is rated 3.95/5 from 37 votes. Choose Aqua Solis for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Version Black for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aqua Solis or Version Black?

Version Black lasts longest (Version Black 55/100, Aqua Solis 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqua Solis or Version Black?

Version Black projects furthest (Version Black 52/100, Aqua Solis 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aqua Solis and Version Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Citruses and Mandarin Orange.

Is Aqua Solis or Version Black better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Aqua Solis and Version Black?

Aqua Solis features Spicy Notes, Cardamom, Citruses, Mandarin Orange and Fruity Notes. Version Black has top notes of Citruses, Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Pineapple, heart notes of Lavender, Freesia and Violet, a base of Musk, Woody Notes, Tonka Bean and Palisander Rosewood.