Fragrance comparison

Aquatica vs Varens Sweet Coco Soleil

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 894 ratings analysed

6 wins

Aquatica

Rayhaan

4.44788 votes

Rank #55 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Varens Sweet Coco Soleil

Ulric de Varens

3.74106 votes

Rank #18,097 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aquatica takes 6 of 7 categories.

Aquatica
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Varens Sweet Coco Soleil
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aquatica6/7

Varens Sweet Coco Soleil1/7

Ratings & consensus: Aquatica
Community sentiment: Aquatica
Longevity: Aquatica
Sillage & projection: Aquatica
Value for money: Aquatica
Versatility: Varens Sweet Coco Soleil
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aquatica

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AquaticaRayhaan

Varens Sweet Coco SoleilUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 788 votes

Have 31%Had 1%Want 67%

3.74/ 5 · 106 votes

Have 47%Had 9%Want 44%

Category winnerAquaticaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

16%Like

5%Ok

2%Dislike

1%Hate

347 votes

26%Love

42%Like

12%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

106 votes

Category winnerAquaticaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityAquatica

SillageAquatica

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value85

Category winnerAquaticaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet92%

coconut84%

vanilla77%

fresh spicy69%

rum61%

sweet100%

vanilla90%

coconut80%

white floral70%

lactonic60%

tropical50%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both sweet, vanilla and coconut

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeCoconut MilkBergamotMandarin

Heart

Sugar CaneHibiscusJasmineGardenia

Base

RumMuskTonka BeanPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

Coconut Milk

Heart1-2 hrs

Tiare FlowerSugar Cane

Base2-4 hrs

VanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesCoconut Milk, Sugar Cane and Musk. Durations are only published for Varens Sweet Coco Soleil, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter12

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter38

Day100

Night32

Category winnerVarens Sweet Coco SoleilMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex43

Women3

Men0

Unisex35

Women65

Casual 47%Work 22%Date 19%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews196

Overall rank#18,097

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerAquaticaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aquatica by Rayhaan is a tropical citrus gourmand that leans into a bright, lime-forward opening. On the skin, it develops a creamy coconut milk and sugar cane heart, settling into a warm, rum-infused base. It is a casual, warm-weather fragrance designed for summer days, vacations, or whenever you need a boost of sun-…

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Do not expect a thick bakery dessert here. Ulric de Varens Varens Sweet Coco Soleil captures the relaxed atmosphere of a warm beach day. The opening splashes crisp coconut milk that behaves more like cooling coconut water. Sunny tiare flower petals and raw sugar cane arrive quickly to create a familiar aftersun lotion…

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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, Aquatica or Varens Sweet Coco Soleil?

Aquatica takes 6 of 7 categories. Aquatica is rated 4.44/5 from 788 votes; Varens Sweet Coco Soleil is rated 3.74/5 from 106 votes. Choose Aquatica for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Varens Sweet Coco Soleil for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aquatica or Varens Sweet Coco Soleil?

Aquatica lasts longest (Aquatica 73/100, Varens Sweet Coco Soleil 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aquatica or Varens Sweet Coco Soleil?

Aquatica projects furthest (Aquatica 67/100, Varens Sweet Coco Soleil 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aquatica and Varens Sweet Coco Soleil smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and coconut accords. Common notes include Coconut Milk, Sugar Cane and Musk.

Is Aquatica or Varens Sweet Coco Soleil better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aquatica is the stronger pick. For winter, Varens Sweet Coco Soleil is the stronger pick. Varens Sweet Coco Soleil suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aquatica and Varens Sweet Coco Soleil?

Aquatica has top notes of Lime, Coconut Milk, Bergamot and Mandarin, heart notes of Sugar Cane, Hibiscus, Jasmine and Gardenia, a base of Rum, Musk, Tonka Bean and Patchouli. Varens Sweet Coco Soleil has top notes of Coconut Milk, heart notes of Tiare Flower and Sugar Cane, a base of Vanilla and Musk.