Fragrance comparison

Aquarelle vs Karolina by Karolina Kurkova Summer Edition

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

Aquarelle

Evocative Perfumes

4.007 votes

Rank #47,877 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Karolina by Karolina Kurkova Summer Edition

4.388 votes

Rank #35,242 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Karolina by Karolina Kurkova Summer Edition takes 3 of 3 categories.

Aquarelle
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Karolina by Karolina Kurkova Summer Edition
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aquarelle0/3

Karolina by Karolina Kurkova Summer Edition3/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Karolina by Karolina Kurkova Summer Edition
Sillage & projection: Karolina by Karolina Kurkova Summer Edition
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Karolina by Karolina Kurkova Summer Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AquarelleEvocative Perfumes

Karolina by Karolina Kurkova Summer EditionLR

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 25%Had 8%Want 67%

4.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 36%Had 12%Want 52%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

38%Love

63%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityKarolina by Karolina Kurkova Summer Edition

SillageKarolina by Karolina Kurkova Summer Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity86%

white floral72%

citrus58%

powdery44%

fresh30%

woody100%

fruity92%

rose84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Citruses

Heart2-4 hrs

Wild BerriesWhite Flowers

Base5-7 hrs

CedarPowdery NotesAmber

Top

Wild BerriesCitruses

Heart

RoseGingerNutmeg

Base

Tonka BeanCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Wild Berries and Cedar. Durations are only published for Aquarelle, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 41%Work 34%Date 17%Party 7%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,877

PerfumerMark Evans

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#35,242

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerKarolina by Karolina Kurkova Summer EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Spritz this on and you immediately get the idea behind the name. Aquarelle paints in sheer, translucent washes rather than thick oil pigments. The opening crackles with a bright burst of tart citruses before softening into a juicy cluster of wild berries and dewy white flowers. It never feels syrupy or cloying. Instea…

Reviews →

Karolina by Karolina Kurkova Summer Edition is a floral fruity scent that captures the essence of a warm, sunny day. Wild berries and citrus open the fragrance with a bright, cheerful energy, while a heart of ginger, nutmeg, and rose adds a touch of complexity. This limited release is an easy-to-wear choice for casual…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aquarelle or Karolina by Karolina Kurkova Summer Edition?

Karolina by Karolina Kurkova Summer Edition takes 3 of 3 categories. Aquarelle is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes; Karolina by Karolina Kurkova Summer Edition is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes. Choose Aquarelle for a woody and fruity character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Karolina by Karolina Kurkova Summer Edition for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aquarelle or Karolina by Karolina Kurkova Summer Edition?

Karolina by Karolina Kurkova Summer Edition lasts longest (Karolina by Karolina Kurkova Summer Edition 67/100, Aquarelle 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aquarelle or Karolina by Karolina Kurkova Summer Edition?

Karolina by Karolina Kurkova Summer Edition projects furthest (Karolina by Karolina Kurkova Summer Edition 65/100, Aquarelle 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aquarelle and Karolina by Karolina Kurkova Summer Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and citrus accords. Common notes include Citruses, Wild Berries and Cedar.

Is Aquarelle or Karolina by Karolina Kurkova Summer Edition better for summer or winter?

Aquarelle suits daytime wear; Karolina by Karolina Kurkova Summer Edition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aquarelle and Karolina by Karolina Kurkova Summer Edition?

Aquarelle has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Wild Berries and White Flowers, a base of Cedar, Powdery Notes and Amber. Karolina by Karolina Kurkova Summer Edition has top notes of Wild Berries and Citruses, heart notes of Rose, Ginger and Nutmeg, a base of Tonka Bean, Cedar and Musk.