Costa Azzurra Acqua vs Splendor Solis
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
56%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Splendor Solis takes 3 of 5 categories.
Costa Azzurra AcquaChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
Splendor SolisChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Costa Azzurra Acqua2/5
Splendor Solis3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Costa Azzurra Acqua
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Splendor Solis
- Sillage & projection
- Splendor Solis
- Value for money
- Splendor Solis
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Costa Azzurra Acqua
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Costa Azzurra AcquaTom FordSplendor SolisLydeenWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.06/ 5 · 693 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
4.29/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 29%Had 13%Want 58%
Category winnerCosta Azzurra AcquaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
41%Like
10%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
693 votes
50%Love
33%Like
17%Ok
0%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
LongevitySplendor Solis
SillageSplendor Solis
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSplendor SolisBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody86%
fresh spicy72%
citrus58%
amber44%
balsamic30%
woody100%
amber90%
fresh spicy80%
aromatic70%
earthy60%
mossy50%
Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonJuniper BerriesMyrtle
Heart
CypressPine Tree Needles
Base
Mastic or LentisqueAmberLabdanum
Top
MandarinRed WineMint
Heart
FrankincenseCypressBlack PepperCedarJuniper Berries
Base
OakmossSmokeLabdanumPatchouliAmberAmbergrisVetiverMusk
InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Cypress, Amber and Labdanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring63
Summer100
Fall16
Winter8
Day–
Night–
Spring50
Summer0
Fall83
Winter100
Day50
Night100
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#29,959
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#32,702
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerCosta Azzurra AcquaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCosta Azzurra Acqua is a lighter, saltier breeze compared to the original formulation. The scent hits you with a sharp blast of sour lemon, backed by the dry, gin-like woodiness of juniper berries and aromatic myrtle. It mimics the scent of coastal scrub baking under a hot summer sun. As the initial citrus sparkle fad…
Reviews →Splendor Solis by Lydeen opens with a sharp burst of mandarin and red wine that quickly yields to a structured heart of cypress and frankincense. This woody aromatic composition settles into a smoky, resinous base that feels grounded yet bright. It suits those who appreciate complex, outdoorsy scents for crisp autumn …
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, Costa Azzurra Acqua or Splendor Solis?
Splendor Solis takes 3 of 5 categories. Costa Azzurra Acqua is rated 4.06/5 from 693 votes; Splendor Solis is rated 4.29/5 from 19 votes. Choose Costa Azzurra Acqua for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer. Choose Splendor Solis for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Costa Azzurra Acqua or Splendor Solis?
Splendor Solis lasts longest (Splendor Solis 71/100, Costa Azzurra Acqua 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Costa Azzurra Acqua or Splendor Solis?
Projection is very close: Splendor Solis 54/100, Costa Azzurra Acqua 53/100 for sillage.
Do Costa Azzurra Acqua and Splendor Solis smell similar?
Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Cypress, Amber and Labdanum.
Is Costa Azzurra Acqua or Splendor Solis better for summer or winter?
Splendor Solis suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Costa Azzurra Acqua and Splendor Solis?
Costa Azzurra Acqua has top notes of Lemon, Juniper Berries and Myrtle, heart notes of Cypress and Pine Tree Needles, a base of Mastic or Lentisque, Amber and Labdanum. Splendor Solis has top notes of Mandarin, Red Wine and Mint, heart notes of Frankincense, Cypress, Black Pepper and Cedar, a base of Oakmoss, Smoke, Labdanum and Patchouli.
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