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Divine vs Sole Di Positano Acqua

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

Updated 231 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Divine

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Sole Di Positano Acqua

    Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Divine2/4
Sole Di Positano Acqua2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Divine
Sillage & projection
Divine
Value for money
Sole Di Positano Acqua
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Sole Di Positano Acqua

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
DivineVenezia 1920
Sole Di Positano AcquaTom Ford
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.17/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 22%Had 11%Want 68%
4.20/ 5 · 225 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
50%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

45%Love
39%Like
7%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate

225 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate79
⏱ Longevity58
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevityDivine

SillageDivine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value10
¤ Price value31
Category winnerSole Di Positano AcquaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
woody92%
vanilla84%
marine77%
aromatic69%
powdery61%
white floral100%
citrus91%
woody83%
green74%
aromatic65%
sweet56%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
Mandarin OrangeBergamotYlang-Ylang
Heart2-4 hrs
Sea NotesRose
Base6-8+ hrs
VanillaAmberSandalwoodMoss
Top
Mandarin OrangeLemon LeafPetitgrain
Heart
Orange BlossomJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyShisoYlang-Ylang
Base
MossMuskSandalwood
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang, Sandalwood and Moss. Durations are only published for Divine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer33
Fall67
Winter100
Day100
Night55
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter6
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex20
Women80
Casual 32%Work 30%Date 26%Party 13%
Men11
Unisex59
Women30
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,683

PerfumerLuca Gritti

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,565

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSole Di Positano AcquaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Divine by Venezia 1920 takes the traditional warm vanilla formula and drops it straight onto a sunlit Mediterranean coastline. The first spritz delivers sharp mandarin orange and crisp bergamot, backed by a hint of tropical ylang-ylang. Give it ten minutes. A distinct wave of salty sea notes cuts across velvety garden…

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Tom Ford Sole Di Positano Acqua brings a crisp, breezy spin to the original solar blend, trading heavy sweetness for a bright, leaf-green lift. The scent opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange and lemon leaf, backed by the green snap of petitgrain. As it sits on the skin, a clean white floral heart of orange blos…

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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, Divine or Sole Di Positano Acqua?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Divine is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes; Sole Di Positano Acqua is rated 4.20/5 from 225 votes. Choose Divine for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sole Di Positano Acqua for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Divine or Sole Di Positano Acqua?

Divine lasts longest (Divine 62/100, Sole Di Positano Acqua 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Divine or Sole Di Positano Acqua?

Divine projects furthest (Divine 63/100, Sole Di Positano Acqua 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Divine and Sole Di Positano Acqua smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang, Sandalwood and Moss.

Is Divine or Sole Di Positano Acqua better for summer or winter?

Divine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Divine and Sole Di Positano Acqua?

Divine has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Sea Notes and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Sandalwood and Moss. Sole Di Positano Acqua has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lemon Leaf and Petitgrain, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Shiso, a base of Moss, Musk and Sandalwood.

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