Fragrance comparison

Mini Blue vs Fresia Solar

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 72 ratings analysed

5 wins

Mini Blue

Ulric de Varens

3.9736 votes

Rank #22,515 FloralOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Fresia Solar

Adolfo Dominguez

3.7836 votes

Rank #38,373 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mini Blue takes 5 of 7 categories.

Mini Blue
Choose it for a floral and ozonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Fresia Solar
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mini Blue5/7

Fresia Solar1/7

Ratings & consensus: Mini Blue
Community sentiment: Mini Blue
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Mini Blue
Value for money: Mini Blue
Versatility: Fresia Solar
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mini Blue

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mini BlueUlric de Varens

Fresia SolarAdolfo Dominguez

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 13%Had 42%Want 45%

3.78/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 39%Had 3%Want 58%

Category winnerMini BlueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

56%Like

3%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

33%Love

25%Like

31%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerMini BlueMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageMini Blue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value69

Category winnerMini BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

ozonic90%

aquatic80%

green70%

fresh60%

musky50%

floral100%

citrus83%

powdery65%

fresh48%

musky30%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both floral, fresh and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

WatermelonGreen NotesPeonyFreesiaMuskAmberTeak Wood

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotWatermelonLemon

Heart

FreesiaPeonyJasmineIris

Base

MuskHeliotropeAmberwoodCedarwood

InformationalShared notesWatermelon, Peony, Freesia and Musk. Durations are only published for Mini Blue, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall13

Winter13

Day100

Night17

Spring100

Summer80

Fall35

Winter25

Day100

Night10

Category winnerFresia SolarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Casual 51%Work 32%Date 11%Party 7%

Men4

Unisex0

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,515

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#38,373

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMini BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ulric de Varens Mini Blue is a crisp floral aquatic perfume designed for straightforward summer refreshment. The fragrance opens with an invigorating splash of chilled watermelon accompanied by dewy green notes, immediately setting a clean, aquatic tone. As the initial freshness settles on warm skin, a gentle heart of…

Reviews →

Fresia Solar by Adolfo Dominguez is a Floral fragrance for women. This is a new fragrance. Fresia Solar was launched in 2024. Top notes are Bergamot, Watermelon and Lemon; middle notes are Freesia, Peony, Jasmine and Iris; base notes are Musk, Heliotrope, Amberwood and Cedarwood.

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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, Mini Blue or Fresia Solar?

Mini Blue takes 5 of 7 categories. Mini Blue is rated 3.97/5 from 36 votes; Fresia Solar is rated 3.78/5 from 36 votes. Choose Mini Blue for a floral and ozonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Fresia Solar for a floral and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mini Blue or Fresia Solar?

They last about the same: Mini Blue 50/100, Fresia Solar 50/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Mini Blue or Fresia Solar?

Mini Blue projects furthest (Mini Blue 57/100, Fresia Solar 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mini Blue and Fresia Solar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and musky accords. Common notes include Watermelon, Peony, Freesia and Musk.

Is Mini Blue or Fresia Solar better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mini Blue is the stronger pick. For winter, Fresia Solar is the stronger pick. Mini Blue suits daytime wear; Fresia Solar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mini Blue and Fresia Solar?

Mini Blue features Watermelon, Green Notes, Peony, Freesia and Musk. Fresia Solar has top notes of Bergamot, Watermelon and Lemon, heart notes of Freesia, Peony, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Musk, Heliotrope, Amberwood and Cedarwood.